Hedgehog / Hugh Warwick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Warwick, Hugh, author.

Series:

Animal (Reaktion Books)

Animal

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hedgehogs.

Hedgehogs--Symbolic aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

From the Romans who viewed the hedgehog as a weather prophet to modern gardeners who depend on the creature to keep gardens pest-free, the small, spiny animal has had a close connection with humans since the dawn of civilization. A creature of fascination, endearment, and cultural significance, it is one of the few wild animals that people can approach without the fear of attack or it running away. Exploring how this and other characteristics of the hedgehog have propelled it to become one of people's favorite animals, this book examines the natural and cultural history of these symbolic

Contents:

Cover; Hedgehog; Imprint Page; Contents; 1. What is a Hedgehog?; 2. Hedgehog Names and Folklore; 3. Historical Hedgehogs; 4. Literary Hedgehogs; 5. Philosophical Hedgehogs; 6. Artistic Hedgehogs; 7. Commercial Hedgehogs; 8. Domestic Hedgehogs; 9. Helping Hedgehogs; Timeline; References; Select Bibliography; Associations and Websites; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed June 28, 2014).

ISBN:

1-78023-315-9