The Kiss in history by Karen Harvey

The Kiss in history by Karen Harvey

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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 -- .

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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
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Manchester University Press
Year published 2005-04-14
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.