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Shells have captivated humans from the dawn of time: the earliest known artwork was made on a shell. As well as containers for food, shells have been used as tools, jewelry, decorations for dwellings, and to bring good luck or to ward off spirits. Many Indigenous peoples have used shells as currency, and in a few places, they still do. This beautifully illustrated book investigates the fascinating scientific and cultural history of shells.--
Shells have captivated humans from the dawn of time: the earliest known artwork was made on a shell. As well as containers for food, shells have been used as tools, jewelry, decorations for dwellings, and to bring good luck or to ward off spirits. Many Indigenous peoples have used shells as currency, and in a few places, they still do. This beautifully illustrated book investigates the fascinating scientific and cultural history of shells.--
Über den Autor
Fabio Moretzsohn (1964-2020) was visiting assistant professor in the Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He is coauthor of Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells and, with M. G. Harasewych, The Book of Shells.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
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Fachbereich: | Zoologie |
Genre: | Biologie |
Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
Medium: | Buch |
ISBN-13: | 9781789147131 |
ISBN-10: | 1789147131 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Moretzsohn, Fabio |
Hersteller: | Reaktion Books |
Maße: | 211 x 156 x 19 mm |
Von/Mit: | Fabio Moretzsohn |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.07.2023 |
Gewicht: | 0,546 kg |
Über den Autor
Fabio Moretzsohn (1964-2020) was visiting assistant professor in the Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He is coauthor of Encyclopedia of Texas Seashells and, with M. G. Harasewych, The Book of Shells.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Zoologie |
Genre: | Biologie |
Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
Medium: | Buch |
ISBN-13: | 9781789147131 |
ISBN-10: | 1789147131 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Moretzsohn, Fabio |
Hersteller: | Reaktion Books |
Maße: | 211 x 156 x 19 mm |
Von/Mit: | Fabio Moretzsohn |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.07.2023 |
Gewicht: | 0,546 kg |
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