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Title details for The Insect Epiphany by Barrett Klein - Available

The Insect Epiphany

How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture

by Barrett Klein
Sean Patrick Hopkins
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From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and culture
Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they have had on our culture and civilization. Their anatomy and habits inform how we live, work, create art, and innovate. Featuring nearly 250 color images—from ancient etchings to avant-garde art, from bug-based meals to haute couture—The Insect Epiphany proves that our world would look very different without insects, not just because they are crucial to our ecosystems, but because they have shaped and inspired so many aspects of what makes us human.

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  • Release date

    October 15, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781668643525
      • File size: 245260 KB
      • Duration: 08:30:57

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      September 1, 2024
      When people think of bugs, ""nuisance"" is one of the first words that come to mind. Sure, some insects transmit infectious diseases, cause crop damage, and inflict irritating bites and painful stings. In fairness though, these ubiquitous creatures are extraordinary pollinators, soil aerators, recyclers, and food sources, and they comprise around sixty percent of all recognized animal species. Enthusiastic entomologist Klein concentrates on the hefty influence teensy insects have on human culture. Silk, beeswax, and honey are examples of common products created by insects. Some adhesives, dyes, and preservative substances also come from bugs. Certain worms can gobble up plastic bags and Styrofoam. Artistic fabrication of insects, engineered biosensors and tiny robots based on the anatomy of bugs, and architecture inspired by these animals are assessed. More than a billion humans eat bugs for nutrition (entomophagy), with crickets topping the menu. Insects' actions are sometimes imitated in martial arts and dance; bugs are occasionally featured in film and literature. Adorned with vivid illustrations and artwork, this distinctive work of cultural entomology will likely leave readers itching to learn more.

      COPYRIGHT(2024) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Entomologist Barrett Klein describes the importance of insects to life on Earth, as well their influence on our culture and civilization. Narrator Sean Patrick Hopkins has a tone of curiosity and wonder as he takes the listener on a comprehensive tour of the insect world, covering topics such as insects' influence on developments in science and engineering, mind-altering experiences guided by insects, insect dance, and insects' influence on the arts, like music and fashion design. Hopkins is an apt teacher, fostering listeners' interest in the subject. The production includes jaunty insect-like music. A downloadable pdf with beautiful illustrations and photographs from the book further complements the narration. S.E.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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