|
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
|
Buy Now
A Cultural History of the Senses in the Age of Empire (Paperback)
Loot Price: R1,244
Discovery Miles 12 440
|
|
|
A Cultural History of the Senses in the Age of Empire (Paperback)
Series: The Cultural Histories Series
Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days
|
The 19th century was a time of new sensory experiences and modes of
perception. The raucous mechanical intensity of the train and the
factory vied for attention with the dazzling splendour of
department stores and world fairs. Colonization and trade carried
European sensations and sensibilities to the world and, in turn,
flooded the West with exotic sights and savours. Urban stench
became a matter of urgent public concern. Photography created a
compelling alternate reality accessible only to the eye. At the
turn of the 20th century, the telephone and the radio isolated and
extended the sense of hearing and electrical networks spread their
webs throughout cities. These novel experiences were reflected in
contemporary art and literature, which strove for new ways to
express modern sensibilities. A Cultural History of the Senses in
the Age of Empire brings together a group of eminent historians to
explore the aesthetic, cultural and political formation of the
senses during a period of momentous change. A Cultural History of
the Senses in the Age of Empire presents essays on the following
topics: the social life of the senses; urban sensations; the senses
in the marketplace; the senses in religion; the senses in
philosophy and science; medicine and the senses; the senses in
literature; art and the senses; and sensory media.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
