ISBN:
9781861896407
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (304 Seiten)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Connor, Steven, 1955 - The book of skin
DDC:
306.4
Keywords:
Electronic books
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Haut
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Sozialgeschichte
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Haut
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Kultur
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Geschichte
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Haut
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Kultur
Abstract:
It is the largest and perhaps the most important organ of our body-it covers our fragile inner parts, defines our social identities, and channels our sensory experiences. And yet we rarely give a thought. With The Book of Skin, Steven Connor aims to change all that, offering an intriguing cultural history of skin. Connor first examines physical issues such as leprosy, skin pigmentation, cancer, blushing, and attenuations of erotic touch. He also explains why specific colors symbolize certain emotions, such as green for envy or yellow for cowardice, as well as why skin is the focus of destructi
Description / Table of Contents:
The Book of Skin Cover; Imprint Page; Contents; Note on editions and photo acknowledgements; Pregression:A Skin That Walks; 1 Complexion; 2 Exposition; 3 Disfiguring; 4 Impression; 5 Stigmata; 6 Off-Colour; 7 Unction; 8 Aroma; 9 Itch; 10 The Light Touch; References; Index;
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