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Books of Secrets: Natural Philosophy in England, 1550-1600 by Allison Kavey (Hardcover, 2007)

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How cultural categories shaped--and were shaped by--new ideas about controlling natureRanging from alchemy to necromancy, books of secrets offered medieval readers an affordable and accessible collection of knowledge about the natural world. Allison Kavey's study traces the cultural relevance of these books and also charts their influence on the people who read them. Citing the importance of printers in choosing the books' contents, she points out how these books legitimized manipulating nature, thereby expanding cultural categories, such as masculinity, femininity, gentleman, lady, and midwife, to include the willful command of the natural world.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Illinois Press
ISBN-10
0252032098
ISBN-13
9780252032097
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95442694

Product Key Features

Author
Allison Kavey
Publication Name
Books of Secrets: Natural Philosophy in England, 1550-1600
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Science, Science: General & Référence
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
216 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Allison Kavey
Content Note
5 Photographs
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

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