Body and Machine in Classical Antiquity

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Author	: Maria Gerolemou
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 347
Release	: 2023-06-30
ISBN-10	: 9781316514665
ISBN-13	: 1316514668
Rating	: 4/5 (65 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Body and Machine in Classical Antiquity by : Maria Gerolemou

Book excerpt: The first systematic exploration of the multifaceted relationship between human bodies and machines in classical antiquity.

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