Sloth

Alan Rauch

ISBN 10: 1789147999 / ISBN 13: 9781789147995

Published by Reaktion Books, GB, 2023

About this Item

Sloths are perhaps the most recognized and loved Central and South American animals, but despite their renown and popularity as cartoon characters, toys and memes, they are not well understood. This book offers a colourful, richly illustrated and wide-ranging account of the biological and cultural history of these fascinating mammals.Alan Rauch explores sloths' gigantic prehistoric ancestors and their evolution into the lethargic, green-hued creatures that live and survive in forest canopies today. From the tale of how sloths were named after a deadly sin to their current status as unflappable icons of a stress-free lifestyle, Sloth shows how fascinating, engaging and inspiring these animals are.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781789147995

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sloth
• Publisher: Reaktion Books, GB
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789147999
• ISBN 13: 9781789147995
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

A richly illustrated cultural and natural history of the lethargic animal—from prehistoric ancestry to modern-day memes.
 
Sloths are perhaps the most recognized and loved Central and South American animals, but they are not well understood. This book offers a colorful and wide-ranging biological and cultural history of these fascinating mammals. Alan Rauch explores how today’s lethargic sloths evolved from gigantic prehistoric ancestors and earned their deadly, sinful names. In praise of both these beautiful creatures and their status as icons of a stress-free life, this book shows just how fascinating, engaging, and (more often than not) inspiring these animals can be.

About the Author

Alan Rauch is professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.