ISBN: 9781780236476

Majestic and awe-inspiring, there is nothing like the sight of a mountain on the horizon. Throughout all of human history mountains have been linked to the eternal, attracting us to their… Mehr…

Majestic and awe-inspiring, there is nothing like the sight of a mountain on the horizon. Throughout all of human history mountains have been linked to the eternal, attracting us to their dizzying heights, stunning us with their natural beauty, and often threatening us with their dangers. Through a compelling journey to both real and imaginary peaks, this book explores how the mountain has figured in our history, culture, and imaginations.             Veronica della Dora explores the ways mountains have functioned spiritually as a boundary between life and death, a bridge between the earth and the heavens. Interlacing science, culture, and religion, she sketches the mountain as a geological phenomenon that has profoundly influenced and been influenced by the human imagination, shaping our environmental consciousness and helping us understand our—quite small indeed—place in the world. She also explores their significance as objects of human feats, as prizes of adventure and sport, and as places of serene beauty for vacationers. Magnificently illustrated and showcasing famous peaks from all around the world, Mountain offers a fascinating dual portrait of these giants in nature and culture.   Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Science>Science Writing & Ref>Science Writing & Ref, Reaktion Books, Limited Core >1<

2016, ISBN: 9781780236476

Reaktion Books, Paperback, 264 Seiten, Publiziert: 2016-09-19T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 100 illustrations, 70 in colour, Verkaufsrang: 993665, Crafts, Hobbies & Home… Mehr…

Reaktion Books, Paperback, 264 Seiten, Publiziert: 2016-09-19T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 100 illustrations, 70 in colour, Verkaufsrang: 993665, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Subjects, Books, Science & Religion, Religious Studies, Religion & Spirituality, Habitats, Animal Sciences, Biological Sciences, Science, Nature & Maths, Geology, Earth Sciences, Press & Journalism, Media & Communication Industries, Communication Studies, Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Reaktion Books, 2016<

ISBN: 9781780236476

Paperback, [PU: REAKTION BOOKS], In this compelling journey through peaks both real and imaginary, Veronica della Dora explores how the history of mountains is deeply interlaced with cult… Mehr…

Paperback, [PU: REAKTION BOOKS], In this compelling journey through peaks both real and imaginary, Veronica della Dora explores how the history of mountains is deeply interlaced with cultural values and aesthetic tastes, with religious beliefs and scientific practices., Earth: Natural History General<