Whale
By: Joe Roman
Series: Animal; Animal (Reaktion Books)
Publisher: Reaktion
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
Subjects: Whales; Animals and civilization
Description: From the Biblical prophet Jonah to Moby-Dick to recent discoveries of cetacean songs and culture, Roman examines the whale's role in history, art, literature, commerce, and science. Whale features vibrant illustrations, ranging from Stone Age carvings to full-color underwater photographs, which vividly bring to life the rich symbolic meanings surrounding the whale. Roman also examines the ecological and evolutionary history of the whale as well as contemporary issues of conservation. Whale is an engaging volume that will appeal to all those interested in the important role that these kings of the ocean have played in human culture.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 231) and index