Scorpion / Louise M. Pryke
- Bib ID:
- 7128104
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Pryke, Louise M, author
- Description:
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- London : Reaktion Books, 2016
- 221 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 1780235925 (paperback)
- 9781780235929 (paperback)
- Series:
- Animal (Reaktion Books)
- Summary:
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"From the dawn of human civilization the scorpion has been a threatening figure in our imaginations -- poisonous, precise and deadly quiet -- but their bad reputation has overshadowed many exceptional qualities. Older than dinosaurs, these small arthropods have survived for hundreds of millions of years with very few changes to their form, and they have populated every continent -- with the exception of Antarctica. Although humans and scorpions have coexisted for thousands of years, the image of the scorpion retains a sense of danger and mystery. Throughout our existence scorpions have served as powerful cultural and religious symbols -- sometimes as menacing foes, other times as protectors. From the Egyptian goddess Serket to Zodiac astrology to fold medicine, Scorpion is a fascinating tour that includes ancient warrior deities, the American Civil War and the markets of Southeast Asia. Scorpion is a richly illustrated homage to one of earth's oldest residents" -- Provided by back cover.
- Full contents:
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- A basic guide to the biology of scorpions
- Scorpions in prehistory and the ancient world
- The scorpion king
- The scorpion weapon
- Scorpions in the stars
- Scorpions on screen and beyond
- The sting in the tail.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-212) and index.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
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- Publication date:
- 2016
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