Description
Notes on a Good Footing, and Other Tales
Book Summary
A unique work that combines scientific rigor with humanistic curiosity to explore an often-forgotten part of the body: the feet. Written by podiatry specialists, this book offers a fascinating journey ranging from the evolution of the human foot and the history of footwear to its presence in cinema, literature, and eroticism. The reader will discover anecdotes about famous people with foot impairments, the relationship between the foot and sports, and Spanish proverbs, transforming an everyday topic into a cultural and educational journey of great value.
What is it about?
The work is presented as a miscellany of essays and short stories that address the foot from multiple perspectives. Throughout its pages, the reader will find analyses on the anatomical evolution of the human foot and its importance as a support for the body, along with research into the history of footwear throughout civilizations. The book also explores the representation of the foot in the seventh art, its symbolic weight in eroticism and literature, and its presence in popular culture through Spanish proverbs. It includes sections dedicated to historical figures with podiatric conditions and the relationship between footwear, the foot, and sports practice, offering a comprehensive vision that connects health with the humanities.
Main Topics
- Anatomy and evolution of the human foot.
- History and evolution of footwear through time.
- The foot in popular culture: cinema, literature, and Spanish proverbs.
- Famous historical figures with foot pathologies.
- Relationship between the foot, eroticism, and cultural identity (such as the hippie foot).
- Podiatry applied to sports and footwear.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at podiatry and chiropody professionals looking for a humanistic perspective on their field, as well as readers interested in health, the history of medicine, and cultural outreach. It will also appeal to those who enjoy essays that combine science, anecdotes, and curiosities about everyday aspects of the human body.
What this book contributes
- A multidisciplinary vision that enriches knowledge about a fundamental and little-discussed part of the body.
- Quality educational content that connects podiatric science with the arts and humanities.
- Anecdotes and historical data that make the reading enjoyable and surprising.
- An original approach that allows the reader to appreciate the importance of the feet beyond their physiological function.
Technical Data
- Author: Viladot Pericé, Ramón
- Publisher: Punto Rojo Libros, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: LITERARY ESSAYS, PODIATRY AND CHIROPODY/PODIATRY, HEALTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: October 2022
- Number of pages: 516
- Weight: 1659 g
Editorial Review
An original and unconventional editorial proposal that manages to bridge the gap between medical specialization and the cultural essay. Its extensive content, organized into independent stories, allows for fragmented or continuous reading. Although its weight and volume make it a reference book rather than a pocketbook, the diversity of topics covered makes it recommended both for professionals in the sector and for curious individuals who wish to discover the history and curiosities hidden in our feet.