the history of sexuality, volume 3: the care of the self
by michael foucault
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- ISBN 10
- 0394548140
- ISBN 13
- 9780394548142
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new york: pantheon, 1986. hardcover. first us edition, 1986.
michel foucault's (1926-1984) history of sexuality examines its emergence as a separate sphere of life in western culture. the first three of four volumes were published shortly before focuault's death. this volume focuses on pagan rome and its indications of a break from classical greek notions of sexual pleasure. foucault explores thought of physicians and philosophers including plutarch, epictetus, marcus aurelius, and seneca.
new york: pantheon. isbn: 0394548140. hardcover. book condition: very slight toning to block. very good +. jacket condition: very minor shelf wear, small chip to head of spine. very good +.
michel foucault's (1926-1984) history of sexuality examines its emergence as a separate sphere of life in western culture. the first three of four volumes were published shortly before focuault's death. this volume focuses on pagan rome and its indications of a break from classical greek notions of sexual pleasure. foucault explores thought of physicians and philosophers including plutarch, epictetus, marcus aurelius, and seneca.
new york: pantheon. isbn: 0394548140. hardcover. book condition: very slight toning to block. very good +. jacket condition: very minor shelf wear, small chip to head of spine. very good +.
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- Title
- the history of sexuality, volume 3: the care of the self
- Author
- michael foucault
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0394548140
- ISBN 13
- 9780394548142
- Publisher
- pantheon
- Place of Publication
- new york
- Date Published
- 1986
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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