The Book of Skin

by Steven Connor

Skin, Steven Connor argues, has never been more visible. The Book of Skin explores the multiple functions of the skin in the cultures of the West. In this vividly illustrated book, Connor draws on evidence from a variety of sources including literary and other forms of public and private writing, especially medical texts, as well as painting, photography, and film, folklore and popular song. Because of its newfound visibility, skin has never been...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801488931
• ISBN13: 9780801488931
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher