The body in history
John Robb
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The body in history
by John Robb
Published
2013
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
266
ISBN-13
9780521195287
Description
This book is a long-term history of how the human body has been understood in Europe from the Palaeolithic to the present day, focusing on specific moments of change. Developing a multi-scalar approach to the past, and drawing on the work of an interdisciplinary team of experts, the authors examine how the body has been treated in life, art and death for the last 40,000 years. Key case-study chapters examine Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Classical, Medieval, Early Modern and Modern bodies. What emerges is not merely a history of different understandings of the body, but a history of the different human bodies that have existed. Furthermore, the book argues, these bodies are not merely the product of historical circumstance, but are themselves key elements in shaping the changes that have swept across Europe since the arrival of modern humans.
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How many pages are in The body in history?
This edition of The body in history has approximately 266 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The body in history?
For most readers, The body in history typically takes between 5h 33m and 3h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 66,500 words
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The estimated word count for The body in history is approximately 66,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The body in history?
The body in history was written by John Robb.
When was The body in history published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.