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On beauty

by Susan Johnson

This essay examines the concept of beauty from personal and universal perspectives within the context of Australian society. It analyses why the subject is often regarded as taboo and explores its broader cultural significance.

Accession 8298 ISBN 9780522856026 Publisher Melbourne University Press
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