A richly illustrated celebration of the mysterious world of worms in science and culture.
This book celebrates the mysterious world of worms from gardens to toothaches and beyond. Kevin Butt introduces all manner of worms, including many that bear only superficial resemblance to our limbless, sinuous friends in the dirt. To trace the intimate history between worms and people, he discusses worms that live in bodies, soil, and water as well as worms from literature and mythology. Throughout the ages, worms have been portrayed as benign, even beautiful, yet at other times spitefully ostracized as deadly creatures. This richly illustrated book looks at the microscopic and the very large indeed, asking what the future holds for both human- and worm-kind.
By:
Kevin Butt Imprint: Reaktion Books Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 190mm,
Width: 135mm,
ISBN:9781789147940 ISBN 10: 1789147948 Series:Animal Pages: 192 Publication Date:01 February 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Kevin Butt is Reader in Ecology at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. He has published widely in the field of environmental science, soil ecology and soil restoration.