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Kultur-Kuriosa, Zweiter Band

By Max Kemmerich
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Die Sammlung versammelt kurze, oft ironische Essays und Notizen zu kuriosen Fakten und Anekdoten über vergangene und gegenwärtige kulturelle Praxis, antike Technik, wissenschaftliche Auffassungen, institutionelles Leben und gesellschaftliche Sitten. Kapitel widmen sich archäologischen und technischen Befunden, gelehrten Autoritäten und Außenseitern, Universität und Schule, Zensur und Prüderie, religiöser Frömmigkeit und Klerus, Ehe und Rechtspflege sowie Zeremoniell. Der Ton kombiniert gewitzte Beobachtung mit gelehrtem Sachwissen, betont überraschende Kontinuitäten zwischen Altertum und Moderne und macht Widersprüche und Eigenheiten sozialer und intellektueller Einrichtungen sichtbar, ohne eine systematische Theorie zu präsentieren.

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Max Kemmerich

Max Kemmerich was a German author known for his insightful and often humorous explorations of human folly and culture. His notable work, "Aus der Geschichte der menschlichen Dummheit," delves into the various aspects of human stupidity throughout history, offering a critical yet entertaining perspective. Kemmerich also contributed to the genre of cultural commentary with his two-volume series, "Kultur-Kuriosa," which presents an array of intriguing cultural observations and curiosities. Through his writings, he invites readers to reflect on the quirks of human behavior and societal norms.

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