Badger (Animal)
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (528 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780233361 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Tracing the complex and contradictory ways in which this fascinating animal endures, Badger will appeal to anyone interested in a deeper understanding of these much-maligned creatures.. From the iconic European badger and its North American kin to the African honey badger and Southeast Asian hog badger, Justice considers the badger’s evolution and widespread distribution alongside its current, often-imperiled status throughout the world. In this highly illustrated book, Daniel Heath Justice provides the first global cultural history of the badger in over thirty years. He travels from natural history and life in the wild to the folklore, legends, and spiritual beliefs that badgers continue to inspire, while also exploring their representation and exploitation in industry, religion, and the arts. With their reputation for determined self-defense, they have been brutalized by hunters and sportsmen, while their association
“I have read many of the books in Reaktion’s series Animal. Daniel Heath Justice is deeply read yet shares his knowledge with a light touch.”. Badger is one of the best
Good book on an obscure topic - author's writing style a little odd. Very good book about badgers, the only one I have found that has real information. Only downside as I read thru it is the writing style of the author. For some reason he is using very long and confusing run-on sentences that make the text difficult to read.