Snakes in American Culture

A Hisstory

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-02-11
Mått152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt299 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor228
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476662657

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPreface: Dangerous Neighbors by Jesse C. Donahue1. Bitten: Poor Americans and Snakes2. Cures: The Strange and Often Painful Treatment for Snakebite Before American Antivenin3. Antivenin: Bringing the Real Cure to the United States4. On Stage: Traveling Acts, Circuses and Zoos5. On Screen: Snakes in the Movies, Reality Television and Documentaries6. In Jesus’ Name: Holiness and the Handling of SerpentsConclusion: Has Anything Changed?Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex

“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