Amber

From Antiquity to Eternity

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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Amber: From Antiquity to Eternity is a history of human engagement with amber across three millennia. The book vividly describes our conceptions, stories, and political and scholarly disputes about amber, as well as issues of national and personal identity, religion, art, literature, music and science. Rachel King rewrites amber’s history for the twenty-first century, tackling thorny ethical and moral questions regarding humanity’s relationship with amber in the past, as well our connection with it today. With Earth facing unprecedented challenges, amber – the natural time capsule, and preserver of key information about the planet’s evolutional history – promises to offer invaluable insights into what comes next.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-09-01
Mått168 x 234 x 24 mm
Vikt864 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagReaktion Books
ISBN9781789145915

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This generously illustrated volume charts amber's enduring sensory appeal and its profound influence on mythology, religion, politics, science, and the arts. Scientific and technological background provide essential context. King organizes her research in "interweaving" chapters "[tracing] elaborate ideas" that synthesize an impressive range of historical and modern sources, primarily European, but encompassing Asia, Africa, and theAmericas . . . [King] displays a particular knack for sharing memorable stories.