Flesh in the Age of Reason - Brossura

Porter, Roy

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0140167358 ISBN 13: 9780140167351

Casa editrice: Penguin, 2005

Riassunto

'As an introduction to early modern thinking and the impact of past ideas on present lives, this book can find few equals and no superiors. Porter is a witty, humane writer with an extraordinary vocabulary and a sparkling sense of fun. Whether he is quoting from obscure medical texts or analysing scabrous diaries, dishing the dirt on long-dead bigwigs or evoking sympathy for human suffering, his grasp is masterly and his erudition appealing. I wish I could read it again for the first time: you can.' Times Educational Supplement, Book of the Week

In this startlingly brilliant sequel to the prize-winning ENLIGHTENMENT Roy Porter completes his lifetime's work, offering a magical, enthusiastic and charming account of the writings of some of the most attractive figures ever to write English.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Roy Porter was until his retirement Professor in the Social History of Medicine at the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine. His last book ENLIGHTENMENT won a 2001 Wolfson Prize. He completed FLESH IN THE AGE OF REASON in the week of his death.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Penguin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0140167358
• ISBN 13: 9780140167351
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 592