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Duke University Press The Speed Handbook - Duke University Press - Velocity & Modernism

Name: The Speed Handbook - Duke University Press - Velocity & Modernism
Brand: Duke University Press
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Poetry, Drama & Criticism

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Explore the profound connection between motion and modern life in The Speed Handbook. This work investigates Aldous Huxley's observation that speed represents a unique pleasure born from the modern era. Through a deep look at how the mass-produced automobile changed our world, Enda Duffy examines how the sensation of velocity became a primary way for people to feel the pulse of modernity. This book moves beyond simple mechanics to look at the political and cultural impact of rapid movement. It analyzes the adrenaline aesthetics that define our era, providing a detailed study of how speed affects nearly every aspect of contemporary culture. For readers interested in history, criticism, and the evolution of modern sensations, this volume offers a thorough examination of how moving fast changed the way we experience the world around us.

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In-depth exploration of Aldous Huxley's theories regarding speed as a modern pleasure.

Analyzes the political and cultural impact of the mass-produced automobile on society.

Examines the concept of adrenaline aesthetics and how velocity shapes modern experience.

Provides scholarly readings on how the sensation of speed affects contemporary culture.

This is a used book maintained in good condition for your collection.

Published by Duke University Press as part of the Post-Contemporary Interventions series.

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Brand: Duke University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0822344300
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 July 2009
Listed Since: 12 December 2008

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