To Have and to Hold by Philipp Blom

To Have and to Hold by Philipp Blom

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Summary

The acquisition of objects is close to the heart of what it is to be human. In this text, Philipp Blom examines the various causes and forms of the collecting impulse, from the joy of identifying and satisfying a need to possess, to the creation of comforting taxonomies.

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To Have and to Hold by Philipp Blom

The acquisition of objects is close to the heart of what it is to be human. In this text, Philipp Blom examines the various causes and forms of the collecting impulse, from the joy of identifying and satisfying a need to possess, to the creation of comforting taxonomies.
Philipp Blom has written two novels and is a widely published journalist. He has worked as an historian and a book editor.
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ISBN 13 9780140294804
ISBN 10 0140294805
Title To Have and to Hold
Author Philipp Blom
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2003-07-03
Number of pages 288
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