Why did the chicken cross the world? the epic saga of the bird that powers civilization
"Throughout the history of civilization, humans have embraced it in every form imaginable--as a messenger of the gods, powerful sex symbol, gambling aid, emblem of resurrection, all-purpose medicine, handy research tool, inspiration for bravery, epitome of evil, and, of course, as the star of the wo...
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2014.
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| Edition: | First Atria Books hardcover edition. |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Why did the chicken cross the world? : |b the epic saga of the bird that powers civilization / |c Andrew Lawler. |
| 250 | |a First Atria Books hardcover edition. | ||
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| 300 | |a ix, 324 pages ; |c 24 cm | ||
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| 520 | |a "Throughout the history of civilization, humans have embraced it in every form imaginable--as a messenger of the gods, powerful sex symbol, gambling aid, emblem of resurrection, all-purpose medicine, handy research tool, inspiration for bravery, epitome of evil, and, of course, as the star of the world's most famous joke. In [this book], science writer Andrew Lawler takes us on an adventure from prehistory to the modern era with a fascinating account of the partnership between human and chicken--the most successful of all cross-species relationships"--Provided by publisher. | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-311) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a 1. Nature's Mr. Potato Head -- 2. The Carnelian Beard -- 3. The Healing Clutch -- 4. Essential Gear -- 5. Thrilla in Manila -- 6. Giants Upon the Scene -- 7. The Harlequin's Sword -- 8. The Little King -- 9. Feeding Babalu -- 10. Sweater Girls of the Barnyard -- 11. Gallus Archipelago -- 12. The Intuitive Physicist -- 13. A Last Cause. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Chickens |x History. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Civilization |x History. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Animals and civilization |x History. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Human-animal relationships |x History. | |
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