The Deepest Sense: A Cultural History of Touch Classen Constance
The Deepest Sense: A Cultural History of Touch Classen Constance From the softest caress to the harshest blow, touch lies at the heart of our experience of the world. The Deepest Sense: A Cultural…
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The Deepest Sense: A Cultural History of Touch Classen Constance
From the softest caress to the harshest blow, touch lies at the heart of our experience of the world. 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. Now, for the first time, this deepest of senses is the subject of an extensive historical exploration.
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 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.
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