Encyclopedia of Fire

by David E. Newton

Fire Few subjects are as fundamental to both nature and human civilization. This reference breaks new ground by going beyond a discussion of the scientific and technical aspects of fire to show how human societies in all parts of the world throughout history have incorporated images of fire into their philosophies, mythologies, religions, music, art, and other areas of human thought and action. Entries cover fire-related theories and concepts,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573563021
• ISBN13: 9781573563024
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.1" x 10.4"