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The Life of J.D. Åkerblad

Egyptian Decipherment and Orientalism in Revolutionary Times

By: Fredrik Thomasson

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The Life of J.D. Åkerblad

Egyptian Decipherment and Orientalism in Revolutionary Times

By: Fredrik Thomasson

Johan David Åkerblad (1763–1819) contributed to the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs and Demotic and is known as a predecessor of Jean-François Champollion. This intellectual biography offers a new and less heroic interpretation of the first reading of the Egyptian scripts. Åkerblad, an exceptional linguist, was a diplomat and orientalist who spent several decades living in the Ottoman Empire, France and Italy. Of humble birth, he was a supporter of the French Revolution – something that stymied his career. His life cannot be understood in a purely Swedish national framework, and this study firmly situates him as an international scholar. The book discusses European expansion in the Eastern Mediterranean during the tumultuous decades around the year 1800, and traces Åkerblad’s momentous life in relation to the debates on ‘orientalism,’ the tradition of classical studies and the history of science.

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900423635X

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Breathlessness and Biosociality

An Ethnographic Perspective on Living with Lung Disease in Later Life

By: Fredrik Nyman

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Breathlessness and Biosociality

An Ethnographic Perspective on Living with Lung Disease in Later Life

By: Fredrik Nyman

This book delves into the intricate landscape of respiratory diseases among older people, shedding light on their biosocial encounters while grappling with chronic breathlessness. While respiratory ailments predominantly afflict older people, often stemming from lifestyle choices like smoking, contemporary factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating air pollution further exacerbate respiratory health challenges. Rooted in ethnographic research conducted in the UK, the narrative captures the quotidian struggles associated with abnormal breathing—an aspect typically overlooked despite its indispensability to life. Through poignant accounts, the book elucidates the profound transformations engendered by medical diagnoses, delving into their ripple effects on personal relationships and social engagements, while also offering insights into coping mechanisms. Chapters traverse the contours of patient identity, societal perceptions, community healthcare dynamics, advocacy endeavours, and the intrinsic link between health and human rights. Notably, the author delves into the pivotal role of support groups such as Breathe Easy, the empowering realm of “self-help”, and the organic formation of communities to address diverse social needs. With its multidisciplinary approach, this book appeals to a broad spectrum of scholars spanning anthropology, sociology, gerontology, and public health, offering a rich tapestry of insights into the complex interplay between health, society, and individual experiences.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040151191

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9781040151198

Roof-tiles and Tile-roofs at Poggio Civitate (Murlo)

The Emergence of Central Italic Tile Industry

By: Örjan Wikander,Fredrik Tobin

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Roof-tiles and Tile-roofs at Poggio Civitate (Murlo)

The Emergence of Central Italic Tile Industry

By: Örjan Wikander,Fredrik Tobin

This book has various aims: presenting and discussing the roof-tiles discovered at Poggio Civitate, trying to reconstruct the many roofs they once covered, and outlining the general development of roof-tiles and tiled roofs in Central Italy during the period from c. 650 to 200 BC. Moreover, it also brings the author's earlier studies of skylight-tiles and Archaic simas up to date. Five chapters present typological features of separate tile categories, distribution of terracottas on various roofs, technical issues concerning the production of tiles, their placement on roofs and the collapse of these roofs, plastic and painted decoration, and the conclusions that can be drawn concerning the chronology of the Poggio Civitate roofs together with a sketch of the introduction and early diffusion of tiled roofs in Central Italy. Letters and signs found on more than three hundred Poggio Civitate tiles are presented and discussed in detail.

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9170421846

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The Life of J. D. Åkerblad

Egyptian Decipherment and Orientalism in Revolutionary Times

By: Fredrik Thomasson

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Egyptian Decipherment and Orientalism in Revolutionary Times

By: Fredrik Thomasson

This intellectual biography of Johan David Åkerblad (1763–1819) presents a new account of the decipherment of ancient Egyptian. Oriental and classical studies and their entwinement in the turbulent politics of this age of Revolutions are presented from a novel perspective.

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9004211160

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9789004211162

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The Life of J.D. Åkerblad

The Life of J.D. Åkerblad

Breathlessness and Biosociality

Breathlessness and Biosociality

Roof-tiles and Tile-roofs at Poggio Civitate (Murlo)

Roof-tiles and Tile-roofs at Poggio Civitate (Murlo)

The Life of J. D. Åkerblad

The Life of J. D. Åkerblad

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