Camel : Animal Series Paperback English by Robert Irwin - 04-May-12
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| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| ISBN 13 | 9781861896490 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861896492 |
| Author | Robert Irwin |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Subtitle | Animal Series |
| Book Description | A distinct symbol of the desert and the Middle East, the camel was once unkindly described as half snake, half folding bedstead. But in the eyes of many the camel is a creature of great beauty. This is most evident in the Arab world, where the camel has played a central role in the historical development of Arabic society. Beauty pageants are still held for camels in some Arabic countries, and an elaborate vocabulary and extensive literature have been devoted to them. In "Camel", Robert Irwin explores why the camel has fascinated so many cultures, including those in places where camels are not indigenous. He traces the history of the camel from its origins millions of years ago to the present day, discussing such matters of contemporary concern as the plight of camel herders in the Sudan's wartorn Darfur region, the alarming increase in the population of feral camels in Australia, and the endangered status of the wild Bactrian in Mongolia and China. Throughout history, the camel has been appreciated worldwide for its practicality, resilience and legendary abilities of survival. As a result it has been featured in the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Poussin, Tiepolo, Flaubert, Kipling and Rose Macaulay, among others. From East to West, Irwin's "Camel" is the first survey of its kind to examine the animal's role in society and history throughout the world. Not just for camel aficionados, this highly illustrated book is sure to entertain and inform anyone interested in this fascinating and exotic animal. |
| Editorial Review | Joining a pleasingly diverse menagerie that also includes the cockroach and the oyster, this latest addition to Reaktion's Animal series aims to rehabilitate the muchmaligned birds that Woody Allen infamously referred to as "rats with wings" ... Barbara Allen constructs a detailed portrait of the cultural, spiritual and scientific significance of the pigeon ... engaging and illuminating.' The Observer 'Allen's elegantly written book might not convert you to pigeonfancying, but it could induce a little more sympathy with the flying crapper.' The Guardian 'we also find that our muchmaligned avian "rats" have an awful lot going for them, with some scientists rating them as intelligent as threeyear old humans ... So next time you moan about the clutter of urban pigeons ... spare a thought for the good contributions these animals make to our lives.' BBC Wildlife magazine 'Reaktion's Animal series is unfailingly fascinating, but rarely this challengingly and powerfully told.' TLS 'This delightful book is another worthy contribution to the Reaktion "Animal" series. Pigeons are often dismissed as brainless, dirty nuisances that invade human cultural spaces. However, by the conclusion of this factfilled and engaging text the reader may well share the author's fascination with the birds.' Anthrozoos |
| About the Author | Robert Irwin is a Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, and the Middle East editor of the The Times Literary Supplement. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. |
| Publication Date | 04-May-12 |
| Number of Pages | 232 |
Camel : Animal Series Paperback English by Robert Irwin - 04-May-12
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