In 19th-century England, bathing was thought to be an instrument of social and moral reform; in Germany and America, swimming came to signify escape; for the Japanese, the swimmer became an expression of samurai pride and nationalism. This masterful work of cultural history explores the meanings that different cultures have attached to man, body submerged, self-absorbed. 16 pages of photos.
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In 19th-century England, bathing was thought to be an instrument of social and moral reform; in Germany and America, swimming came to signify escape; for the Japanese, the swimmer became an expression of samurai pride and nationalism. This masterful work of cultural history explores the meanings that different cultures have attached to man, body submerged, self-absorbed. 16 pages of photos.
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New. Size: 8x6x1; New Hardcover! Pristine unmarked pages, may have very slight warehouse wear, no remainder marks, still a great buy straight from warehouse, sealed in plastic, exact artwork as listed,
