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'… if, like me, you are inclined to evolutionary psychology's explanations of our inner lives, then this is well worth the short time it will take to read it. I shall certainly spend much more time thinking about it.' Derek Gatherer, The British Society for Literature and Science 'This book is an excellent example of why a History of Emotions and the Senses is important. It is further a poignant example of the plasticity of affect and emotion amidst collective anxieties, lingering temporalities, and perceived threats to public safety and ordered worlds.' Kristen Foley, Emotions: History, Culture, Society 'This book's careful analysis of human behaviour during the plague sets it apart from other social histories of imperial-era pandemics, making it an important addition to the historiography. Although deploying a highly theoretical approach, Barr has made this book accessible and appealing to a wide audience for its skilful and fascinating investigation into a timely subject.' Charmaine Robson, Australian Historical Studies
