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Bee

English · Paperback / Softback

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Claire Preston's Bee tells the busy story of our long, complex relationship with this industrious, much-admired insect. Moving from ancient political descriptions to Renaissance debates about monarchy, to the conversion of the virtuous and civil bee into the dangerous swarm of the Hollywood horror flick, and finally to the melancholy recognition that the modern decline of the bee is due to our use of harmful pesticides and destruction of the bee's habitat, this timely new edition could not arrive at a moment of greater buzz. Lively, engaging, and containing many fascinating bee facts, anecdotes, fables, and images, Bee is a sweeping, highly illustrated natural and cultural history of this familiar visitor to our gardens and parks. From beekeepers to anyone with an interest in bees' intricate, miniature societies, to all of us who enjoy honey on our toast, the appeal of Preston's exploration of how bees have woven themselves into the fabric of our culture is as expansive as the range and importance of these tiny workaholics themselves.

About the author

Claire Preston is Professor of Renaissance Literature at Queen Mary, University of London.

Summary

A wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated natural and cultural history of the humble, hard-working bee.

Product details

Authors Claire Preston, Preston Claire
Publisher Reaktion Books
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 31.03.2019
 
EAN 9781789140484
ISBN 978-1-78914-048-4
No. of pages 224
Series Animal
Animal
Subjects Guides > Nature
Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories

NATURE / Animals / Insects & Spiders, Animals & society, Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

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