The culture of the copy : striking likenesses, unreasonable facsimiles
Title:
The culture of the copy : striking likenesses, unreasonable facsimiles
Author:
Schwartz, Hillel, 1948-
ISBN:
9780942299366
Edition:
1st pbk ed.
Publication Information:
New York,NY : Zone Books, 2000
Physical Description:
565 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Abstract:
A stunning, innovative blend of microsociology, cultural history, and philosophical reflection that will fascinate anyone concerned with problems of authenticity, identity, and originality.
Subject:
| Doppelgangers |
| Imposter phenomenon |
| Copying -- Psychological aspects |
| Twins -- Psychology |
| Twins -- Mythology |
| Impersonation |
| Copying -- History |
| Copying processes -- History |
| Authenticity (Philosophy) |
Summary:
A stunning, innovative blend of microsociology, cultural history, and philosophical reflection that will fascinate anyone concerned with problems of authenticity, identity, and originality.