Perfect Bodies: Sports, Medicine and Immortality Ancient and Modern
By presenting rigorous situated histories of changing training regimen in different cultures, this collection of papers collectively challenge orthodox notions of the perfect body and its pursuit. The introductory essay by the editor compares and contrasts the different methods and ideals. Ancient regimen and techniques may seem remote, yet many attempt to resolve issues that are common to us all. Some are directed at the immortality or longevity of the physical body, and include performance-enhancing nutrition and drug taking; others train the spirit and souls for the afterlife. Many emphasise the interconnectedness of the human bod…
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- ISBN: 978-0-86159-188-6
- EAN: 9780861591886
- Produktnummer: 26294952
- Verlag: British Museum Pr
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
- Seitenangabe: 240 S.
- Masse: H29.5 cm x B20.8 cm x D1.3 cm 590 g
- Auflage: New
- Reihenbandnummer: 188
- Gewicht: 590
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