The Mask: A History of Breathing Bad Air by Strasser, Bruno J.

The Mask: A History of Breathing Bad Air

A history of masks protecting against bad air--in cities, factories, hospitals, and war trenches--exploring how our identities...
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Author: Bruno J. Strasser
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The Mask: A History of Breathing Bad Air by Strasser, Bruno J.

The Mask: A History of Breathing Bad Air

$72.65

The Mask: A History of Breathing Bad Air

$72.65
Author: Bruno J. Strasser
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A history of masks protecting against bad air--in cities, factories, hospitals, and war trenches--exploring how our identities and beliefs shape the decision to wear a mask

For centuries, humans have sought to protect themselves from harmful air, whether from smoke, dust, vapors, or germs. This book offers the first history of respiratory masks--ranging from simple pieces of cloth to elaborate gas masks--and explores why they have sparked both hope and fear.

Bruno J. Strasser and Thomas Schlich captivate readers with stories of individuals--from renowned doctors and political leaders to forgotten inventors and anonymous factory workers--who passionately debated the value of masks. In Renaissance Italy and Meiji Japan, in Victorian Britain and Cold War America, the way societies have engaged with face coverings reveals their deepest cultural and political fractures. The Mask challenges us to reconsider how we care for one another and the kind of environment we aspire to inhabit.

Author: Bruno J. Strasser,Thomas Schlich
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 06/24/2025
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.43h x 6.48w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9780300276039


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2025

About the Author
Bruno J. Strasser is a historian, a full professor at the University of Geneva, and an affiliate of History of Medicine at Yale University. Thomas Schlich is the James McGill Professor in the History of Medicine at McGill University, and a former practicing physician.

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