Overview

The literature on snakes is voluminous but overwhelmingly centered in the natural sciences, with little 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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9781476662657

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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"

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Jesse C. Donahue is a professor of political science at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan.

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