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Ways of Sensing - Understanding the Senses In Society (Hardcover)
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Ways of Sensing - Understanding the Senses In Society (Hardcover)
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Ways of Sensing is a stimulating exploration of the cultural,
historical and political dimensions of the world of the senses. The
book spans a wide range of settings and makes comparisons between
different cultures and epochs, revealing the power and diversity of
sensory expressions across time and space. The chapters reflect on
topics such as the tactile appeal of medieval art, the healing
power of Navajo sand paintings, the aesthetic blight of the modern
hospital, the role of the senses in the courtroom, and the branding
of sensations in the marketplace. Howes and Classen consider how
political issues such as nationalism, gender equality and the
treatment of minority groups are shaped by sensory practices and
metaphors. They also reveal how the phenomenon of synaesthesia, or
mingling of the senses, can be seen as not simply a neurological
condition but a vital cultural mode of creating social and cosmic
interconnections. Written by leading scholars in the field, Ways of
Sensing provides readers with a valuable and engaging introduction
to the life of the senses in society.
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