Flesh and Stone

The Body and the City in Western Civilization

Autori

• Richard Sennett

Parametri

Pagine

432pagine

Tempo di lettura

16ore

• Architettura e urbanistica
• Filosofia
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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Exploring the interplay between human experiences and architectural spaces, this book delves into the daily lives of individuals from ancient Athens to modern New York. It vividly captures the nuances of public and private interactions, sensory experiences, and cultural practices, including dining, fashion, bathing, and intimacy. Through its rich descriptions, it highlights how the environment shapes and reflects the complexities of life across different eras and locations.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1996

(In brossura)