Octopus

A fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary world of this popular and intelligent creature.

About the author

Journalist and author Richard Schweid worked for ten years as a reporter for The Tennessean, Nashville’s daily newspaper. His previous books include Invisible Nation: Homeless Families in America (2016).

Summary

Octopus documents the long and multi-faceted relationship between human and cephalopod. The book relates both what is known and unknown about the mind of an octopus, as well as detailing the animal's remarkable natural and cultural history.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Schweid, Schweid Richard
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2013
• EAN: 9781780231778
• ISBN: 978-1-78023-177-8
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Animal Series; Animal; Animal (Reaktion Books); Animal Series; Animal; Animal (Reaktion Books)
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; NATURE / General, SCIENCE / Natural History, Sea life & the seashore, Nature and the natural world: general interest