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Synopsis
Solitary, nocturnal creatures, skunks generally go about their business unnoticed. But then there’s that thing they do . . . and oh, boy, when they do it, no one can ignore them.
But there’s far more to skunks than their stench, and with this beautifully illustrated entry in Reaktion’s Animal series, Alyce Miller gives these furry scavengers their due. More than being unappreciated, skunks, Miller reveals, have a long history of persecution: killed off as smelly nuisances, they have also been hunted for their fur and, yes, their unique musk, which has found a perhaps unexpected use in perfume. Moving from nature to culture, Miller delves into the long line of skunks that have played parts in literature, film, and folklore, from the antics of Pepe Le Pew to the role of skunks in Native American spiritual beliefs. As growing urban wildlife populations bring humans and skunks ever closer, Miller’s book will help us understand—and appreciate—these beautiful, intriguing, and wholly distinct animals.
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About the Author
Alyce Miller is professor of English at Indiana University and the author of a number of books.
Review
“Skunk is an outstanding book that I couldn’t put down once I began reading it. And, I found myself going back to it time and time again because there are so many things about these black-and-white stinky beings about which I was thoroughly ignorant. I hope Miller’s wonderful book enjoys wide readership because not only are skunks fascinating animals, but they also teach us important lessons about the necessity for humane and peaceful coexistence with the animals with whom we share time and space and even our homes.” (Marc Bekoff, author of Rewilding our Hearts)
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- PublisherReaktion Books
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1780234902
- ISBN 13 9781780234908
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
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Small octavo,199 pp.,photographs, bookplate, softcover. Reaktion Animal Series. Although the skunk generally waddles through life in a peaceful and solitary way, the animal is feared by humans due to the pungent odor it emits when threatened, and has been both demonized and venerated throughout history. Skunk provides the first cultural and natural history of this misfit creature, from their importance in agriculture and the ecosystem to their distinct role in popular culture and myth. As growing urban wildlife populations bring skunks and humans closer together, Alyce Miller offers a new understanding of an animal that is quickly becoming our new neighbour. She reveals that skunks have a long history of persecution; killed off as smelly nuisances, they have also been hunted both for their fur and their unique musk, for use in perfume. Readers will also learn about the characterization of skunks in literature, film, music, and folklore, from the Warner Brothers cartoon character Pepe Le Pew to Native American beliefs of skunk spirituality. Skunk offers a shaded depiction of this complex creature, giving an account of their biological significance and diverse role in society in an accessible, humorous way. Seller Inventory # 38458
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