Fay Bound Alberti
This Mortal Coil: The Human Body in History and Culture
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199599035
- author:
- Fay Bound Alberti
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 16.8 x 2.2 x 24 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Communication Studies, Fay Bound Alberti,This Mortal Coil: The Human Body in History and Culture,OUP Oxford,0199599033,History,Human Body,Human body - History - Social aspects,Human body - Social aspec
- Condition:
- New
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- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The human body has never been static, its meaning and significance shifting across time and culture. From philosophical and religious perspectives to cultural and technological trends, our understanding of the body has been shaped by a complex interplay of forces. In this thought-provoking book, Fay Bound Alberti explores the global histories of medicine, pathology, and sensibilities to examine our changing notions of the human body. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the body, revealing the cultural meanings tied to each and the repercussions of these associations. By examining the relationships between the brain, heart, and other bodily parts, Bound Alberti sheds light on enduring themes such as identity, the nature of the self, and the impact of scientific developments on our understanding of the body.
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