Dolphin

Name: Dolphin
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781780230894
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Alan Rauch

Series: Animal

Summary

In Dolphin by Alan Rauch, this book explores the fascinating world of dolphins, examining their biological traits, social behaviours, and cultural significance. The author delves into the complex interactions between humans and dolphins, highlighting both scientific insights and historical anecdotes. It's an engaging journey into understanding these remarkable creatures and their impact on human society.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of natural history and cultural significance, exploring how dolphins have inspired myths, legends, and scientific intrigue. Alan Rauch offers a captivating examination of the relationship between humans and dolphins, blending science, history, and cultural narratives that both entertain and inform.

Dolphin

From Flipper The Day of the Dolphin and Johnny Mnemonic , and outsmarted humans in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy .

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From Flipper to SeaWorld, dolphins have long captured our hearts. In this book, Alan Rauch draws on his years of experience working with and studying dolphins.

Dolphins are extremely social and recognised as highly intelligent. For centuries, they were believed to protect sailors and became emblematic of safe travel, kindness, and charity.

As the rise in popularity of dolphin-centric media in the 1960s allowed public access to dolphins, they became central characters in films such as The Day of the Dolphin and Johnny Mnemonic, and outsmarted humans in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dolphin by Alan Rauch is praised for being an informative yet accessible exploration of dolphins, celebrated for its engaging narrative that covers historical, mythological, and scientific aspects of these creatures. It is noted for being critical yet sympathetic, offering a comprehensive look at dolphins while also addressing human exploitation of them. The book is described as a valuable contribution to Reaktion Books' Animal series.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780230894

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 91 illustrations, 75 in colour

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Alan Rauch Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Animal

About the Author

Alan Rauch is Professor of English at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and his many books include Dolphin (2013) in Reaktion’s Animal series.