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Scorpion / Louise M. Pryke.

By: Series: Animal (Reaktion Books) | Animal (Reaktion Books)Publisher: London, UK : Reaktion Books Ltd, 2016Copyright date: ©2016Description: 221 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781780235929 (paperback)
  • 9781780236254 (ebook)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 595.46 23
LOC classification:
  • QL458.7 .P79 2016
Contents:
Introduction: Shining a Light on Scorpions -- 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 -- Timeline -- References -- Bibliography -- Associations and Websites -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- Index.
Summary: From the back cover: "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 folk 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."
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks QL458.7 .P79 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001422830

Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-212) and index.

Introduction: Shining a Light on Scorpions -- 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 -- Timeline -- References -- Bibliography -- Associations and Websites -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- Index.

From the back cover: "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 folk 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."

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