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David King Dunaway's new book 'A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed the Way We See' reveals the cultural history of eyewear

Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:20:38
Publish Date: 2026-02-25 16:33:00
Description: In 'A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed the Way We See,' David King Dunaway offers the first cultural history of eyewear, tracing how lenses have shaped science, society, media, and our very notions of sight. Far from a niche topic, this book mixes fascinating historical episodes, cultural analysis, and Dunaway’s own reflections on living with and without his glasses, revealing the deep ways eyewear has altered how we see ourselves and each other.
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