Leech

Informationen zum Autor Robert G. W. Kirk is a Wellcome Research Fellow in the Centre for the History of Science Technology and Medicine, University of Manchester. Neil Pemberton is a Research Associate in the Centre for the History of Science Technology and Medicine, University of Manchester. Klappentext A horror and a healer, the leech has reared its head in many unexpected places and practices, revealing this creature to be among humanity's most enduring and peculiar companions. The Leech is one of nature's most tenacious yet mysterious animals. This book explores how this creature repeatedly surfaces throughout human history. Zusammenfassung A horror and a healer, the leech has reared its head in many unexpected places and practices, revealing this creature to be among humanity's most enduring and peculiar companions. The Leech is one of nature's most tenacious yet mysterious animals. This book explores how this creature repeatedly surfaces throughout human history.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Kirk, Robert G. W. Kirk, Robert G. W. Pemberton Kirk, Robert Pemberton Kirk, KIRK ROBERT G W PEMBERTON NEIL, Neil Pemberton, Neil Kirk Pemberton
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2012
• EAN: 9781780230337
• ISBN: 978-1-78023-033-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Animal Series; Animal; Animal Series; Animal
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Humanities, art, music > History