Breathing : an inspired history /

"Our knowledge of breathing has shaped our social history and philosophical beliefs since prehistory. Breathing occupied a spiritual status for the ancients, while today it is central to the practice of many forms of meditation, like Yoga. Over time physicians, scientists, and engineers have pi...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Williams, Edgar Mark, 1960- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London, UK : Reaktion Books, Ltd, 2021.
Subjects:
Respiration > Popular works.
Respiration.
Respiratory organs.
Air.
Respiration
Respiratory System
Air
Respiration > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Appareil respiratoire.
air (material)
Medical > General.
Medical > Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine.
Medical > Cardiology.
History > General.
Respiratory organs
Popular works
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The breath of life
  • Early beliefs
  • Industry and revolution
  • Miasma and bad air
  • Laboured breathing
  • Breathing high and low
  • Breathing fast and slow: breathe in, breathe out
  • Inspired breathing
  • Last gasp.

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