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Overview
How do perceptions of the past--not just of particular events, but of the trajectory of history as a whole--shape our experience of the world? Sensing the Past tackles this question with an unlikely source of historical insight--the work of six major Hollywood stars: Clint Eastwood, Daniel Day-Lewis, Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Jodie Foster. By focusing on the career choices made by these iconic actors, Cullen uncovers a discrete set of historical narratives, revealing the surprising ways historical forces shape our understanding of the world.
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- ISBN-13: 9780199927661
- ISBN-10: 0199927669
- Publisher: OUP Us
- Publish Date: January 2013
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.8 pounds
- Page Count: 264
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