The face : a cultural history / Fay Bound-Alberti.
"The Face begins in the historical West, where we learn how humans have interpreted faces and connected specific features with ideas of morality, social hierarchy, psychology, and so much more, setting the stage for the cultural biases that now inform our everyday interactions across the globe. We then watch how new technologies that reflect or alter our face's appearance have transformed our idea of the Self over time--from the growth of portraiture in the Renaissance and the mass production of mirrors and photography in the nineteenth century, to twenty-first century innovations like digital avatars and face transplants. And throughout, we explore the face as the cultural artifact that it is: a surface that grows, is adorned, and then displayed, influencing who we are and might become as both individuals and members of society. Readers will walk away with a new understanding of the history, power, and future of the face, alongside its role in modern identity, genetics, technology, and beyond."
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538766538
- ISBN: 1538766531
- Physical Description: xix, 261 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2026.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "First published in 2026 by Allen Lane in Great Britain"--title page verso.Includes index.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Face > Social aspects > History.
Body image > Social aspects > History.
Human body > Social aspects > History.
Available copies
- 4 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | 306.4613 Bound-Alberti (Text) | 38950611695745 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | CMB2010788 (Text) | CMB2010788 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Eden Library | ROC2040966 (Text) | ROC2040966 | Adult New Nonfiction | In process | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | 306.4613 B (Text) | 33258035542930 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Pack Memorial Library | 306.4613 BOU (Text) | 0020514197571 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| South Buncombe/Skyland Library | 306.4613 BOU (Text) | 0020514218203 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/15/2026 |
| Spring Lake Library | CMB2010788 (Text) | CMB2010789 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Troutman Branch Library | 306.4613 BOU (Text) | 33114027680040 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
