Snakes in American Culture: A Hisstory
Author:   Jesse C. Donahue ,  Conor Shaw-Draves
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9781476662657


Pages:   228
Publication Date:   11 February 2019
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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The literature on snakes is manifold but overwhelmingly centered on the natural sciences. Little has been published about them in the fields of popular culture or the history of medicine. Focusing primarily on American culture and history from the 1800s, this study draws on a wide range of sources--including newspaper archives, medical journals, and archives from the Smithsonian Institute--to examine the complex relationship between snakes and humans.

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Author:   Jesse C. Donahue ,  Conor Shaw-Draves
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.299kg
ISBN:  

9781476662657


ISBN 10:   1476662657
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   11 February 2019
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface: Dangerous Neighbors by Jesse C. Donahue 1. Bitten: Poor Americans and Snakes 2. Cures: The Strange and Often Painful Treatment for Snakebite Before American Antivenin 3. Antivenin: Bringing the Real Cure to the United States 4. On Stage: Traveling Acts, Circuses and Zoos 5. On Screen: Snakes in the Movies, Reality Television and Documentaries 6. In Jesus’ Name: Holiness and the Handling of Serpents Conclusion: Has Anything Changed? Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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From Adam and Eve to Snakes on a Plane and countless other cultural motifs that feed our fears, the lowly snake has long repulsed and fascinated us. Why so? Donahue and Shaw-Draves lend some insight by offering a cultural history of these unique creatures. ... This book offers a valuable perspective on snakes that would be a welcome addition to any library collection. Excellent references and the careful consideration of historical topics are of particular merit. ...recommended --Choice


"""From Adam and Eve to Snakes on a Plane and countless other cultural motifs that feed our fears, the lowly snake has long repulsed and fascinated us. Why so? Donahue and Shaw-Draves lend some insight by offering a cultural history of these unique creatures. This book offers a valuable perspective on snakes that would be a welcome addition to any library collection. Excellent references and the careful consideration of historical topics are of particular merit. Recommended""--Choice"


Author Information

Jesse C. Donahue is a professor of political science at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. Conor Shaw-Draves is an assistant professor of English at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan.

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