The Wonderbox: Curious histories of how to live
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Author: Roman Krznaric
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 368
What is the best way of improving our lives? There are many ways of looking for answers - we can turn to the wisdom of philosophers, the teachings of religions or the latest experiments of psychologists. But we rarely look to history for inspiration, and to how people have actually lived. Cultural historian Roman Krznaric looks at what the Greeks have to say about being a good lover; what the pin factories of the industrial revolution can tell us about work, and how an encounter with Ming dynasty China might change our views on bringing up our children, or taking care of our parents. From love and creativity to money and travel, Krznaric unearths the customs and beliefs from ancient and modern history and reveals the wisdom that we've been missing.
Author: Roman Krznaric
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 368
What is the best way of improving our lives? There are many ways of looking for answers - we can turn to the wisdom of philosophers, the teachings of religions or the latest experiments of psychologists. But we rarely look to history for inspiration, and to how people have actually lived. Cultural historian Roman Krznaric looks at what the Greeks have to say about being a good lover; what the pin factories of the industrial revolution can tell us about work, and how an encounter with Ming dynasty China might change our views on bringing up our children, or taking care of our parents. From love and creativity to money and travel, Krznaric unearths the customs and beliefs from ancient and modern history and reveals the wisdom that we've been missing.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Roman Krznaric
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 368
What is the best way of improving our lives? There are many ways of looking for answers - we can turn to the wisdom of philosophers, the teachings of religions or the latest experiments of psychologists. But we rarely look to history for inspiration, and to how people have actually lived. Cultural historian Roman Krznaric looks at what the Greeks have to say about being a good lover; what the pin factories of the industrial revolution can tell us about work, and how an encounter with Ming dynasty China might change our views on bringing up our children, or taking care of our parents. From love and creativity to money and travel, Krznaric unearths the customs and beliefs from ancient and modern history and reveals the wisdom that we've been missing.
Author: Roman Krznaric
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 368
What is the best way of improving our lives? There are many ways of looking for answers - we can turn to the wisdom of philosophers, the teachings of religions or the latest experiments of psychologists. But we rarely look to history for inspiration, and to how people have actually lived. Cultural historian Roman Krznaric looks at what the Greeks have to say about being a good lover; what the pin factories of the industrial revolution can tell us about work, and how an encounter with Ming dynasty China might change our views on bringing up our children, or taking care of our parents. From love and creativity to money and travel, Krznaric unearths the customs and beliefs from ancient and modern history and reveals the wisdom that we've been missing.
The Wonderbox: Curious histories of how to live
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