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The Book of Phobias and Manias - A History of the World in 99 Obsessions (Paperback, Main) Loot Price: R312
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The Book of Phobias and Manias - A History of the World in 99 Obsessions (Paperback, Main): Kate Summerscale

The Book of Phobias and Manias - A History of the World in 99 Obsessions (Paperback, Main)

Kate Summerscale

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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ALL BIBLIOMANIACS A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, SPECTATOR AND DAILY MAIL A WATERSTONES BEST POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK 2022 Plunge into this rich and surprising A-Z compendium to discover how our fixations have taken shape, from the Middle Ages to the present day, as bestselling author Kate Summerscale deftly traces the threads between the past and present, the psychological and social, the personal and the political. 'Fascinating ... Phobias and manias create a magical space between us and the world' Malcolm Gaskill, author of the No. 1 bestseller The Ruin of All Witches 'Fascinating' Observer 'An endlessly intriguing book ... All the bibliomanes (book nutters) I know will love it' Daily Mail

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Imprint: Wellcome Collection
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: October 2023
First published: 2022
Authors: Kate Summerscale
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: Main
ISBN-13: 978-1-78816-282-1
Categories: Books > Social sciences > General
Books > Humanities > History > General
Books > Medicine > General issues > History of medicine
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science
Books > History > General
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LSN: 1-78816-282-X
Barcode: 9781788162821

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