Snakes in American Culture
A Hisstory
$107.35
- Paperback
228 pages
- Release Date
28 January 2019
Summary
The literature on snakes is manifold but overwhelmingly centered on the natural sciences. Little has been published about them in the fields of popular culture or the history of medicine.
Focusing primarily on American culture and history from the 1800s, this study draws on a wide range of sources–including newspaper archives, medical journals, and archives from the Smithsonian Institute–to examine the complex relationship between snakes and humans.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781476662657 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1476662657 |
| Author: | Jesse C. Donahue, Conor Shaw-Draves |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Imprint: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 228 |
| Release Date: | 28 January 2019 |
| Weight: | 299g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 152mm x 229mm |
| Audience Age: | 18 |
Critics Review
“From Adam and Eve to Snakes on a Plane and countless other cultural motifs that feed our fears, the lowly snake has long repulsed and fascinated us. Why so? Donahue and Shaw-Draves lend some insight by offering a cultural history of these unique creatures. This book offers a valuable perspective on snakes that would be a welcome addition to any library collection. Excellent references and the careful consideration of historical topics are of particular merit. Recommended”—Choice
Jesse C. Donahue
Jesse C. Donahue is a professor of political science at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. Conor Shaw-Draves is an assistant professor of English at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan.
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