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Author:
William Viney
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Date:
January 9, 2024
An illustrated history of twins in mythology, science, and visual culture. Twins have captivated the imagination for centuries, occupying a unique place in our cultural and scientific history. Twinkind looks at twins in myth and legend; anatomy, sociology, and genetics; and as sources of spectacle, entertainment, and community. A visual journey like no other, this book sheds critical light on the competing visions of twins around the world and throughout history, showing how the lived experience of twinkind has elicited profound attraction and respect, but also puzzlement, fear, and fascination.
What The Reviewers Say
Viney captures the full range of nontwin response, among much else.
A handsomely produced anthology of twin representations..
A dazzling, illustration-rich book.
Tracks the history of twin study and scholarship in the scientific community, some of which has revealed stories of twins unknowingly separated at birth and making uncannily parallel life choices..
