{"product_id":"9788415462088","title":"Under the gaze of Heracles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnder the Gaze of Heracles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating journey through history, culture, and science to discover the social uses of water as a source of health, pleasure, and well-being. From classical myths to current complementary therapies, this work explores how bathing has been a ritual of purification, relaxation, and healing throughout time. The reader will find an interdisciplinary perspective that connects natural history, environmental medicine, and the life sciences, revealing the deep bond between water and the quest for eternal youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work provides an in-depth analysis of the human relationship with water, focusing on the act of bathing as a social, therapeutic, and cultural practice. Through a journey spanning different eras and civilizations, the myths and rituals associated with water are examined, from ancient Greece to modern therapies. The effects of water on the body and mind are addressed: its ability to relax, stimulate, heal, and beautify. The book also explores the symbolic dimension of water, connecting history, geography, and earth sciences with disciplines such as environmental medicine and complementary therapies. All this under the symbolic gaze of Heracles, the mythological figure representing strength and overcoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and historical uses of water and bathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between water, health, and physical and mental well-being\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClassical mythology and the symbolism of water in different cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental medicine and water-based complementary therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for beauty, relaxation, and eternal youth through water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the history of customs, cultural anthropology, and the relationship between humans and nature. It will also be of great interest to professionals and enthusiasts of natural therapies, environmental medicine, geography, and the life sciences, as well as to those seeking a broad perspective on well-being and self-care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn interdisciplinary vision that connects history, science, and mythology surrounding water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the health and aesthetic benefits of bathing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA cultural tour of hygiene and pleasure practices throughout time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding water as a therapeutic resource and a source of holistic well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Llopis Orrego, M. Mar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Erasmus ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: History, Water industries, Environmental medicine, Science: general issues, Biology, Life sciences, Earth sciences\/Geosciences, Geography, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Complementary therapies, Healing and health, Natural history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Emprender el presente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 232\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 360 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique work that combines erudition and sensitivity to address an everyday topic from rarely explored perspectives. Its multidisciplinary approach makes it an enriching read for those who wish to understand water not only as a resource, but as a cultural and therapeutic element. Recommended for readers with intellectual curiosity and an open spirit towards the connection between science, history, and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ERASMUS EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407592218971,"sku":"9788415462088","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841546208.jpg?v=1781857326","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415462088","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}