As Far as the Eye Can See

A History of Seeing

von Susan Denham Wade

304 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A sweeping exploration of how human vision and technology have shaped civilization.Eyes evolved over 500 million years ago, but they were never enough for Homo sapiens. From fire to smartphones, humans have repeatedly invented new ways to see, shaping cultures and our very selves. This cultural history draws on anthropology, zoology, neuroscience, and more to trace the evolution of seeing.Discover how artificial light, art, mirrors, and other inventions transformed our world. - Understand the evolution of human vision.- Explore the impact of visual technologies on society.- Gain insights into the history of perception.For general readers interested in history, science, and culture, this is a fascinating journey through the history of seeing. But are we now at 'peak seeing'? Can our eyes keep up with technology?

• ISBN: 9780750987035
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.09.2019
• Größe: 236 x 163 mm
• Verlag: History Press