Understanding the Social and Cultural Significance of Vermin in Society - Prof. Lisa Sarasohn

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https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31723331 Prof. Lisa Sarasohn is an Emeritus Professor at Oregon State University. She specialises in Early Modern Intellectual History, and the History of Science. She has published work on Galileo Galilei, Thomas Hobbes, and Margaret Cavendish, which has led her towards her more recent studies that look to the cultural history of vermin. In this fascinating episode of The Know Show Podcast, Lisa discusses her new book ‘Getting Under Our Skin: The Cultural and Social History of Vermin’. She discusses the way vermin have been conceptualised and understood, and what this can tell us about the society we live in. More specifically, Lisa explores how vermin have entered our lexicon, and changed the ways in which we view and talk about class and race. Tune in to listen to Lisa critically analyse the way vermin are utilised in both historical and contemporary discourses, tracing how this has changed over time and what this tells us. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL to get access to the latest and most fascinating research!!! Get the latest episodes and videos on: https://theknowshow.net/ The Know Show Podcast makes the most important research accessible to everyone. Join us today and be part of the research revolution. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowshow ... Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/theknowshow ...