Book ID: CBB136509906

Avian Illuminations: A Cultural History of Birds (2021)

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Sax, Boria (Author)


Reaktion Books


Publication Date: 2021
Physical Details: 507
Language: English

Avian Illuminations examines the many roles birds have played in human society, from food, messengers, deities and pets, to omens, muses, timekeepers, custodians, hunting companions, decorative motifs and, most importantly, embodiments of our aspirations. It narrates the history of our relationships with a host of birds including crows, owls, parrots, falcons, eagles, nightingales, hummingbirds, and many more. Along the way the book describes how birds’ nesting has symbolised human romance, how their flight has inspired inventors throughout history, and concludes by showing that the interconnections between birds and humans are so manifold that a world without birds would effectively mean an end to human culture itself. Beautifully illustrated, this is a superb overview of our long and rich association with our feathered friends.

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Review T. R. Birkhead (2022) Review of "Avian Illuminations: A Cultural History of Birds". Archives of Natural History (pp. 429-429). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Jan E. Dizard
Dickinson, Kristin
Bailey, Janette-Susan
Richard Jones
Tarabochia, Alvise Sforza
Peter Davis
Concepts
Human-animal relationships
Animal behavior
Birds
Symbolism; symbolic representation
Cultural history
Science and culture
Time Periods
19th century
20th century
18th century
20th century, early
21st century
20th century, late
Places
United States
New England (U.S.)
Germany
France
Australia
Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Institutions
Sea World, San Diego
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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