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Porter, Roy

 
9780140167351: Flesh in the Age of Reason
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0140167358 ISBN 13 : 9780140167351
Editeur : Penguin, 2005

Synopsis

'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.

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À propos de l'auteur

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.

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Éditeur
Penguin
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0140167358
ISBN 13 
9780140167351
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
592
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