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The Deepest Sense
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Author : Constance Classen
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2012-05-15
The Deepest Sense written by Constance Classen and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-15 with History categories.
From the softest caress to the harshest blow, touch lies at the heart of our experience of the world. Now, for the first time, this deepest of senses is the subject of an extensive historical exploration. The Deepest Sense: A Cultural History of Touch fleshes out our understanding of the past with explorations of lived experiences of embodiment from the middle ages to modernity. This intimate and sensuous approach to history makes it possible to foreground the tactile foundations of Western culture--the ways in which feelings shaped society. Constance Classen explores a variety of tactile realms including the feel of the medieval city; the tactile appeal of relics; the social histories of pain, pleasure, and affection; the bonds of touch between humans and animals; the strenuous excitement of sports such as wrestling and jousting; and the sensuous attractions of consumer culture. She delves into a range of vital issues, from the uses--and prohibitions--of touch in social interaction to the disciplining of the body by the modern state, from the changing feel of the urban landscape to the technologization of touch in modernity. Through poignant descriptions of the healing power of a medieval king's hand or the grueling conditions of a nineteenth-century prison, we find that history, far from being a dry and lifeless subject, touches us to the quick.
The Deepest Sense
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Author : Constance Classen
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2012-05-15
The Deepest Sense written by Constance Classen and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-15 with History categories.
From the softest caress to the harshest blow, touch lies at the heart of our experience of the world. Now, for the first time, this deepest of senses is the subject of an extensive historical exploration. The Deepest Sense: A Cultural History of Touch fleshes out our understanding of the past with explorations of lived experiences of embodiment from the middle ages to modernity. This intimate and sensuous approach to history makes it possible to foreground the tactile foundations of Western culture--the ways in which feelings shaped society. Constance Classen explores a variety of tactile realms including the feel of the medieval city; the tactile appeal of relics; the social histories of pain, pleasure, and affection; the bonds of touch between humans and animals; the strenuous excitement of sports such as wrestling and jousting; and the sensuous attractions of consumer culture. She delves into a range of vital issues, from the uses--and prohibitions--of touch in social interaction to the disciplining of the body by the modern state, from the changing feel of the urban landscape to the technologization of touch in modernity. Through poignant descriptions of the healing power of a medieval king's hand or the grueling conditions of a nineteenth-century prison, we find that history, far from being a dry and lifeless subject, touches us to the quick.
A Cultural History Of The Senses
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Author : Constance Classen
language : en
Publisher:
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A Cultural History Of The Senses written by Constance Classen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Civilization, Ancient categories.
The definitive overview of the role of the senses from antiquity to the modern age, covering themes such as religion, philosophy, science, medicine, literature, art and media.
A Deep Sense Of Injury And The Exposure Of Wrongs Not Inconsistent With Christian Humility A Discouse On 2 Cor Xii 7 9
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Author : William HULL (Minister of St. Gregory's, Norwich.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1833
A Deep Sense Of Injury And The Exposure Of Wrongs Not Inconsistent With Christian Humility A Discouse On 2 Cor Xii 7 9 written by William HULL (Minister of St. Gregory's, Norwich.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1833 with categories.
The Forgotten Sense
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Author : Pablo Maurette
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2018-05-24
The Forgotten Sense written by Pablo Maurette and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-24 with Literary Criticism categories.
Of all the senses, touch is the most ineffable—and the most neglected in Western culture, all but ignored by philosophers and artists over millennia. Yet it is also the sense that links us most intimately to the world around us, from our mother’s caress when we’re born to the gentle lowering of our eyelids after death. The Forgotten Sense gives touch its due, addressing it in multifarious ways through a series of six essays. Literary in feel, ambitious in conception, admirable in their range of reference and insight, these meditations address questions fundamental to the understanding of touch: What do we mean when we say that an artwork touches us? How does language affect our understanding of touch? Is the skin the deepest part of the human body? Can we philosophize about a kiss? To aid him in answering these questions, Pablo Maurette recruits an impressive roster of cultural figures from throughout history: Homer, Lucretius, Chrétien de Troyes, Melville, Sir Thomas Browne, Knausgaard, Michel Henry and many others help him unfurl the underestimated importance of the sense of touch and tactile experience. The resulting book is essay writing at its best—exploratory, surprising, dazzling, a reading experience like no other. You will come away from it with a new appreciation of touch, and a new way of understanding our interactions with the world around us.
A Deep Sense Of Wrong
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Author : Beverley Boissery
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 1995-01-11
A Deep Sense Of Wrong written by Beverley Boissery and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-01-11 with History categories.
In 1839 fifty-eight men left Montreal for the penal colony of New South Wales. They were ordinary people who had been caught up in the political whirlwind of the 1838 rebellion. Even though they were all civilians, they had been tried by court martial. Convicted of treason, their properties forfeited to the crown, they paid a heavy price for rebellion. And as convicts in Australia, they were considered the lowest of a bad lot. During their years there, however, they earned the respect of Sydney’s citizens.
A Deep Sense Of Shame
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Author : Arnie Greenberg
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2013-04-09
A Deep Sense Of Shame written by Arnie Greenberg and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-09 with Fiction categories.
This book is a reminder of the frightening days in Montreal, Canada, when a group of French Quebecers tried to overthrow the government by violence and fear. The October crises did involve bombings in a wealthy mountainside community in Montreal. Mailboxes, armories and homes were destroyed by separatists who were ready to die for their cause. It is the story of Professor Paul Rusk, of Local, Jewish heritage and Esme Jonas, a student from Newfoundland, who are poles apart politically, but very much in love. Anyone who lived through these times or anyone interested in history will be drawn into the two- sided argument about the horrific days of the FLQ, or Front Liberation de Quebec. There are two sides to every story. This one is a story of love and hate.
The Seventh Sense
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Author : William Duggan
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2015-05-19
The Seventh Sense written by William Duggan and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-19 with Business & Economics categories.
Flashes of insight—the "Eureka!" moments that produce new and useful ideas in a single thought—are behind some of the world's most creative and practical innovations. This book shows how to cultivate more and better flashes of insight by harnessing the science and practice of the "seventh sense." Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, Asian philosophy, and military strategy, William Duggan illustrates the power of the seventh sense to help readers aspire to and achieve more in their personal and professional lives. His examples include Gandhi, Joan of Arc, Starbucks founder Howard Shultz, and executives and students he has taught in his classes. His book presents specific steps in the form of three practical tools to help prepare the mind, see and seize opportunity, and follow through on one's resolution. Based on Duggan's perennially popular Columbia Business School course, this book teaches the mental skills and discipline that power the seventh sense.
The Universal Sense
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Author : Seth Horowitz
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2012-09-04
The Universal Sense written by Seth Horowitz and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-04 with Science categories.
Every day, we are beset by millions of sounds-ambient ones like the rumble of the train and the hum of air conditioner, as well as more pronounced sounds, such as human speech, music, and sirens. How do we know which sounds should startle us, which should engage us, and which should turn us off? Why do we often fall asleep on train rides or in the car? Is there really a musical note that can make you sick to your stomach? Why do city folks have trouble sleeping in the country, and vice versa?In this fascinating exploration, research psychologist and sound engineer Seth Horowitz shows how our sense of hearing manipulates the way we think, consume, sleep, and feel. Starting with the basics of the biology, Horowitz explains why we hear what we hear, and in turn, how we've learned to manipulate sound: into music, commercial jingles, car horns, and modern inventions like cochlear implants, ultrasound scans, and the mosquito ringtone. Combining the best parts of This is Your Brain on Music and The Emotional Brain, this book gives new insight into what really makes us tick.
Making Sense Of The Senses
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Author : Tobias Wibble
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2022-06-09
Making Sense Of The Senses written by Tobias Wibble and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-09 with Science categories.
Making Sense of the Senses provides an easily understandable and engaging overview of the senses. The book allows readers insights into how humans and other animals perceive the world, reflecting a level of knowledge similar to that acquired by studying neuroscience at an undergraduate level. In order to offer an accessible introduction to the science, it uses relatable examples to uncover the history, evolution, and biological principles of the way we see, smell, hear, taste, touch and more.Rather than only focusing on the five primary senses you can see on the cover, Making Sense of the Senses dives deep into the various methods through which life across the planet surveys the world, and guides the reader through the lesser-known methods through which we humans interpret our surroundings. In this way, we come across some amazing abilities that we often forget we possess.Humans are nevertheless rather average creatures compared to many sensory specialists. So when we compare our relatively modest capabilities to those of other species across the animal kingdom, we are forced to yield our anthropocentric sense of supremacy. This book will introduce how biological life developed the capacity to detect magnetic fields, radioactivity, and many more phenomena that until recently were inaccessible to humans.By contextualising and comparing how the senses operate, this book covers the sensory systems in a way no popular science book has previously done. If you are starting your career in neuroscience, or simply want to learn more about the ways our biology guides us through life, Making Sense of the Senses will change the way you think about our perception of the world.