Dinomania | Why we love, fear and are enchanted by dinosaurs
In Dinomania, cultural historian Boria Sax traces how these creatures became emblems of deep time, modernity, childhood wonder and even our own fears of extinction. A thoughtful, gift-worthy hardcover for dinosaur enthusiasts, science readers and anyone curious about the ideas behind the fossils. It is a beautifully bound cultural history of our lasting fascination with dinosaurs.
Blending natural history, art, literature and popular culture, Dinomania is an absorbing read for anyone fascinated by palaeontology, the history of science, or the stories a society tells about itself. A durable 272-page hardcover, it makes a lasting gift for dinosaur lovers of every age.
In this book you will discover:
- How the discovery of dinosaurs reshaped our understanding of deep, geological time
- Why dinosaurs became unexpected symbols of industry and modern progress
- The link between dinosaurs, childhood wonder and the natural world
- How dinosaurs let us talk about extinction, power and our own fragile place in the cosmos
An ideal gift for dinosaur enthusiasts, science and natural history readers, students, educators and culture lovers who enjoy big ideas beautifully told.
Format: hardcover, 272 pages
ISBN: 9781789140040
Size: 17.15 x 2.79 x 22.23 cm
Weight: 850g
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