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Synopsis
A symbol of power, divinity, war, and justice, the eagle has been one of the most dominant birds in the human imagination for millennia. Exploring the rich history of this bird and its portrayal in art, film, literature, and poetry, this book examines how eagles became an emblematic creature that also embodies the paradoxes of our existence.
Janine Rogers reveals that while humans associate eagles with light and learning, they also connect the birds to death and corruption. Eagles adorn flags, crests, and other emblems, but as she shows, they have also been relentlessly persecuted and perceived as predatory threats to livestock. While considering these contradictions, Rogers argues that eagles have suffered from the effects of human activities for years, from pesticide use to habitat destruction and global warming. She demonstrates the dangers of not saving eagles from destruction, as they are key to controlling pest populations and clearing carcasses. Featuring many illustrations of eagles in the wild, art, and popular culture, Eagle shines new light on our complex relationship with these birds, their international significance, and the dire implications of losing them to contemporary ecological threats.
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About the Author
Janine Rogers is associate professor of medieval and renaissance literature in the Department of English Literatures at Mount Allison University, New Brunswick, Canada.
Review
“The book, with its many fine photographs, makes interesting and pleasant reading.” (Choice)
“I can’t think of anywhere you’d get a better, more concentrated shot of ‘eagleness’ in one dose. . . . You can read it in an afternoon—or dip in here and there—either way you’ll glean something memorable from every page. . . . Eagle is a fascinating and accessible read, though be warned, some of the mythology is grisly.” (Biological Journal of the Linnean Society)
“This book includes beautiful pictures through history and gives a very comprehensive look at the diversity of roles eagles have in cultures around the world.” (BTO News)
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- PublisherReaktion Books
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 178023337X
- ISBN 13 9781780233376
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
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