The Matter of Air: Science and the Art of the Ethereal: Science and Art of the Ethereal - Rilegato

Connor, Steven

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ISBN 10: 1861897669 ISBN 13: 9781861897664

Casa editrice: Reaktion Books, 2010

Riassunto

Take a deep breath. Air—without it, life on Earth would cease to exist. Though not usually seen, its presence is relied upon. At once both ethereal and physical, air has been associated with flight and spirit, and yet it has progressively become a territory that can be claimed through communications, warfare, travel, and scientific exploration. At the same time, air is no longer a completely reliable part of our daily life: like water, it has become an environmental element that must be watched closely for quality and purity.

A Matter of Air investigates the meanings of air over the last three centuries, including our modern concern over emissions and climate change. Steven Connor looks at the human relationship with air, both positive and negative. His explorations include the dangers posed by radio atmospherics, poison gas, and haze as well as our continued fascination with effervescence and explosives. Drawing ideas from religion, science, art, literature, and philosophy, A Matter of Air creates a comprehensive history of the human perception of air. Thoroughly researched and written with wit and quirky enthusiasm, the book will appeal to a wide range of general readers interested in the environment, human history, and our most essential aspects of life.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Steven Connor is professor of modern literature and theory in the School of Literature and Humanities at Birkbeck College, University of London. His other books include Fly and The Book of Skin, both published by Reaktion Books.

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Book by Connor Steven

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Reaktion Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1861897669
• ISBN 13: 9781861897664
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 374