Environment And Embodiment In Early Modern England by Mary Floyd-Wilson
Body, Mind, and Environment in the Renaissance
This scholarly work delves into the intricate relationship between the natural environment and the human body during the early modern period in England. It explores how the physical surroundings, including climate and geography, were believed to influence human health, temperament, and behavior. The book examines various texts, from medical treatises to literary works, to uncover how early modern thinkers perceived the interconnectedness of nature and the human form, revealing a complex understanding of embodiment that shaped cultural and scientific discourses of the time.
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- 2007
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