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A History of the Senses: From Antiquity to Cyberspace

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A History of the Senses: From Antiquity to Cyberspace

This path-breaking book examines our attitudes to the senses from antiquity through to the present day. Robert Jutte explores a wealth of different traditions, images, metaphors and ideas that have survived through time and describes how sensual impressions change the way in which we experience the world.

Throughout history, societies have been both intrigued or unsettled by the five senses. The author looks at the way in which the social world conditions our perception and traces the 'rediscovery' of sensual pleasure in the twentieth century, paying attention to experiences as varied as fast food, deoderization, and extra-sensory perception. He concludes by exploring technological change and cyberspace, reflecting on how developments in these fields will affect our relationship with the senses in the future.

Country	USA
Author	Robert Jütte
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Polity
EAN	9780745629582
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	074562958X
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Polity
Manufacturer	Polity
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	320
PublicationDate	2004-12-10
Publisher	Polity
Studio	Polity
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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