Published as part of The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Special Issue Book Series, and through a series of thought-provoking articles, Wind, Life, Health: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives examines the richness of human ideas surrounding wind in all its manifestations - breath, spirit, sentiment, life, and health.

• Examines the richness of human ideas and practices surrounding wind, life, and health
• Features articles covering a wide range of themes including landscape, weather, body, perception, emplacement, climate, seasons,...