Octopus
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2013
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78023-177-8 (ISBN)
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78023-177-8 (ISBN)
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Octopus documents the long and multi-faceted relationship between human and cephalopod. The book relates both what is known and unknown about the mind of an octopus, as well as detailing the animal's remarkable natural and cultural history.
The octopus is generally acknowledged to be the most intelligent invertebrate in the world. Octopus relates both what is known and unknown about the mind of an octopus, as well as detailing the animal’s remarkable natural history.
Octopus also documents the long and multi-faceted relationship between human and cephalopod. It shows how, over the millennia some cultures have regarded octopuses as erotic totems, while others have considered them symbols of the darkest evil, or nothing more than a tasty meal. The role of the octopus in the global fish and seafood industry, and in far-flung cuisines, is also examined. The octopus has always fascinated people, and this book will immerse readers in its amazing world.
The octopus is generally acknowledged to be the most intelligent invertebrate in the world. Octopus relates both what is known and unknown about the mind of an octopus, as well as detailing the animal’s remarkable natural history.
Octopus also documents the long and multi-faceted relationship between human and cephalopod. It shows how, over the millennia some cultures have regarded octopuses as erotic totems, while others have considered them symbols of the darkest evil, or nothing more than a tasty meal. The role of the octopus in the global fish and seafood industry, and in far-flung cuisines, is also examined. The octopus has always fascinated people, and this book will immerse readers in its amazing world.
Journalist and author Richard Schweid worked for ten years as a reporter for The Tennessean, Nashville’s daily newspaper. His previous books include Invisible Nation: Homeless Families in America (2016).
| Reihe/Serie | Animal |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 101 illustrations, 87 in colour |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78023-177-6 / 1780231776 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78023-177-8 / 9781780231778 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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