Wind, Life, Health
Anthropological and Historical Perspectives
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
Av Elisabeth Hsu, Chris Low, UK) Hsu, Elisabeth (University of Oxford, UK) Low, Chris (University of Oxford
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Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.Published as part of The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Special Issue Book Series, and through a series of thought-provoking articles, Wind, Life, Health: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives examines the richness of human ideas surrounding wind in all its manifestations - breath, spirit, sentiment, life, and health. Examines the richness of human ideas and practices surrounding wind, life, and healthFeatures articles covering a wide range of themes including landscape, weather, body, perception, emplacement, climate, seasons, song, and musicConveys how different peoples have grappled with winds and spirits and how their experiences have shaped their worldExplores a range of cultures: hunters and gatherers in the polar regions, inhabitants of the Malaysian rain forest, Andaman Islands, ancient India, China, Greece, Muslim East Africa, Victorian England, and mountain-dwelling Swiss
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2007-12-19
- Mått173 x 246 x 15 mm
- Vikt354 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieJournal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Special Issue Book Series
- Antal sidor192
- FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
- ISBN9781405178938