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Zone 4: Fragments For A History Of The Human Body, Part 2
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The Fortyeight Essays And Photographic Dossiers In These Three Volumes Examine The History Of The Human Body As A Field Where Life And Thought Intersect. They Show How Different Cultures At Different Times Have Entwined Physical Capacities And Mental Mechanisms In Order To Construct A Body Adapted To Moral Ideas Or Social Circumstances The Body Of A Charismatic Citizen Or A Visionary Monk, A Mirror Image Of The World Or A Reflection Of The Spirit.Each Volume Emphasizes A Particular Perspective. Part 1 Explores The Human Bodys Relationship To The Divine, To The Bestial, And To The Machines That Imitate Or Simulate It. Part 2 Covers The Junctures Between The Bodys Outside And Inside By Studying The Manifestations Or Production Of The Soul And The Expression Of The Emotions And, On Another Level, By Examining The Speculations Inspired By Cenesthesia, Pain, And Death. Part 3 Brings Into Play The Classical Opposition Between Organ And Function By Showing How Organs Or Bodily Substances Can Be Used To Justify Or Challenge The Way Human Societies Function And, Conversely, How Political And Social Functions Tend To Make The Bodies Of The Persons Filling Them The Organs Of A Larger Body The Social Body Or The Universe As A Whole.Among The Contributors To Fragments For A History Of The Human Body Are Mark Elvin, Catherine Gallagher, Franoise Hritieraug, Julia Kristeva, William R. Lafleur, Thomas W. Laqueur, Jacques Le Goff, Nicole Loraux, Mario Perniola, Hillel Schwartz, Jean Starobinski, Jeanpierre Vernant, And Caroline Walker Bynum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Zone 4: Fragments for a History of the Human Body, Part 2'? A: The main focus of this volume is to explore the relationship between the body’s outer and inner manifestations, particularly through the lens of emotions, the soul, and experiences of pain and death.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this volume? A: Notable contributors include Mark Elvin, Catherine Gallagher, Julia Kristeva, and Caroline Walker Bynum, among others.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 1, 1989.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This edition contains 560 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, this book is well-suited for academic research as it includes essays and analyses from various scholars in the field of history and cultural studies.
- Q: What themes are explored in Part 2 of this volume? A: Part 2 covers themes such as the production of the soul, emotional expression, and the philosophical inquiries related to pain and death.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'Zone 4: Fragments for a History of the Human Body' is part of a three-volume series that collectively examines the history of the human body.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into how different cultures and historical periods have perceived the human body in relation to moral and social constructs.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in pristine condition.