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The Sea
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Series: Earth
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An account of the sea and its meanings, from ancient myths to contemporary geopolitics.
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The Sea explores the sea and its meanings from ancient myths to contemporary geopolitics, from Atlantis to the Mediterranean migrant crisis. Richard Hamblyn traces a cultural and geographical journey from estuary to abyss, beginning with the topographies of the shoreline and ending with the likely futures of our maritime environments.
Along the way, the book considers the sea as a site of work and endurance, of story and song, of language, leisure, and longing. By considering the sea as both a physical and a cultural presence, the book shines new light on the sea and its indelible place in the human imagination.
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The Sea by Richard Hamblyn is praised for its comprehensive exploration of the world's oceans, covering topics from oceanography and marine biology to cultural representations and environmental concerns. The author is commended for his ability to engage readers with fresh insights and concise writing, making it an intellectually stimulating and beautifully illustrated read.
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ISBN: 9781789144871
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 September 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 102 illustrations, 84 in colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Richard Hamblyn is a lecturer in the department of English, Theatre and Creative Writing at Birkbeck, University of London. An award-winning environmental writer and historian, his previous books include The Invention of Clouds (2001), Terra: Tales of the Earth (2009), The Art of Science (2011), Extraordinary Weather (2012) and Clouds and Tsunami in the Earth series.
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