
The Kiss in history by Karen Harvey
In this collection, an eminent group of cultural historians have explored 'the kiss' using a wide range of evidence. By analyzing 'the kiss' and its position - embedded as it is as part of our culture - it shows how history can use small gestures to take us to big issues concerning ourselves and others, the past and the present -- .
"'An eloquent and stimulating exercise in cultural historyHere is assembled an accessible, lucid and thought-provoking set of essays from prominent young scholars in their fields.' Philip Carter, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography"
Karen Harvey is Lecturer in History at The University of Sheffield
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719065958 |
| ISBN 10 | 071906595X |
| Title | The Kiss in history |
| Author | Karen Harvey |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Manchester University Press |
| Year published | 2005-04-14 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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