The Rumour by Hans Joachim Neubauer

The Rumour by Hans Joachim Neubauer

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Summary

This is an exploration of the enigma of the rumour, tracing it through history, beginning in Greek antiquity and culminating in a discussion of the rumour in the technological age. It uses examples from such diverse areas as the French Revolution, the American Civil War, and the Internet.

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The Rumour by Hans Joachim Neubauer

This is an accessible exploration of the enigma of the rumour, tracing it through history, beginning in Greek antiquity and culminating in a discussion of the rumour in the technological age. It uses examples from such diverse areas as the French Revolution, the poetry of Chaucer, the American Civil War, and the Internet, Monica Lewinsky and urban myths. The author examines the conditions that breed rumours and explores the way they have been represented in art and literature.
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ISBN 13 9781853434723
ISBN 10 1853434728
Title The Rumour
Author Hans Joachim Neubauer
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Free Association Books
Year published 1999-11-01
Number of pages 260
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