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“theodor itten”

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  • The Art of Silence and Human Behaviour

    Interdisciplinary Perspectives

    by Theodor Itten ...
    This book examines the phenomenon of silence in relation to human behaviour from multiple perspectives, drawing on psychological and cultural-philosophical ideas to create new, surprising connections between silence, quiet and rest.Silence and being quiet are present in everyday life and in politics, but why do we talk about it so rarely? Silence can be cathartic and peaceful, but equally ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Francis Huxley and the Human Condition

    Anthropology, Ancestry and Knowledge

    by Ron Roberts, Theodor Itten ...
    Focused on the life and work of Francis Huxley (1923–2016), this book offers an exploration of the search to understand the human condition, one which is simultaneously biographical, philosophical, cultural, historical, political and epistemological.A member of the illustrious Huxley dynasty, Francis Huxley forged an unusual and innovative career, making key contributions to social anthropology, ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

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  • Hauntology

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  • Iris Murdoch

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  • Crime Fiction

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Richard Bradford ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
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  • The Cambridge Introduction to Travel Writing

    by Tim Youngs ...
    Critics have long struggled to find a suitable category for travelogues. From its ancient origins to the present day, the travel narrative has borrowed elements from various genres - from epic poetry to literary reportage - in order to evoke distant cultures and exotic locales, and sometimes those closer to hand. Tim Youngs argues in this lucid and detailed Introduction that travel writing ... Read more

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  • Childhood Studies

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    Edited by Jean Mills, Richard Mills ...
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  • A Brief Take on the Australian Novel

    by Jean-François Vernay ...
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  • International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature

    Edited by Peter Hunt ...
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