Insectopedia

By Hugh Raffles

Book Overview

A New York Times Notable Book A stunningly original exploration of the ties that bind us to the beautiful, ancient, astoundingly accomplished, largely unknown, and unfathomably different species with whom we share the world. For as long as humans have existed, insects have been our constant companions. Yet we hardly know them, not even the ones we're closest to: those that eat our food, share our beds, and live in our homes. Organizing his book alphabetically, Hugh Raffles weaves together brief vignettes, meditations, and extended essays, taking the reader on a mesmerizing exploration of history and science, anthropology and travel, economics, philosophy, and popular culture. Insectopedia shows us how insects have triggered our obsessions, stirred our passions, and beguiled our imaginations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400096960
• ISBN13: 9781400096961
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Reader warning adult content

I accidentally bought this book for my granddaughter thinking it was a book about insects. Reader beware, this book is R rated and is suitable for readers 18 years and older.