Worlds of Natural History Hardback
Edited by Helen Anne (University of Cambridge) Curry, Nicholas (University of Cambridge) Jardine, James Andrew (University of Cambridge) Secord, Emma C. (University of Cambridge) Spary
Hardback
Description
From Aztec accounts of hibernating hummingbirds to contemporary television spectaculars, human encounters with nature have long sparked wonder, curiosity and delight.
Written by leading scholars, this richly illustrated volume offers a lively introduction to the history of natural history, from the sixteenth century to the present day.
Covering an extraordinary range of topics, from curiosity cabinets and travelling menageries to modern seed banks and radio-tracked wildlife, this volume draws together the work of historians of science, of environment and of art, museum curators and literary scholars.
The essays are framed by an introduction charting recent trends in the field and an epilogue outlining the prospects for the future.
Accessible to newcomers and established specialists alike, Worlds of Natural History provides a much-needed perspective on current discussions of biodiversity and an enticing overview of an increasingly vital aspect of human history.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:682 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 1 Tables, black and white; 16 Plates, color; 130 Halftones,
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:22/11/2018
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- ISBN:9781316510315
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:682 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 1 Tables, black and white; 16 Plates, color; 130 Halftones,
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:22/11/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781316510315
