Crying Tom Lutz (University of Iowa)

Name: Crying By Tom Lutz (University of Iowa)
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Crying by Tom Lutz (University of Iowa)

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Summary

Why do we cry? This book explores the biological, psychological and cultural aspects of tears. Lutz probes the views of poets, scholars, scientists, anthropologists and sociologists to find the ways in which the meaning of tears differs through time and place.

Crying Summary

Crying: The Natural and Cultural History of Tears by Tom Lutz (University of Iowa)

An unprecedented look at why we cry, exploring the biological, psychological and cultural aspects of tears. Lutz probes the views of poets, scholars, scientists, anthropologists and sociologists to find the ways in which the meaning of tears differs through time and place.

About Tom Lutz (University of Iowa)

Tom Lutz lives in Los Angeles and Iowa City, where he teaches at the University of Iowa. He is the author of American Nervousness, 1903: A History of Nervous Illness at the Turn of the Century.

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Sku

GOR008267992

ISBN 13

9780393047561

ISBN 10

0393047563

Title

Crying: The Natural and Cultural History of Tears by Tom Lutz (University of Iowa)

Author

Tom Lutz (University of Iowa)

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

WW Norton & Co

Year published

19990917

Number of pages

352

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us