TY - BOOK ID - 85473682 TI - Worlds of natural history PY - 2018 SN - 1108247156 1108245439 1108225225 131651031X 1316649717 PB - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, DB - UniCat KW - Natural history. KW - History, Natural KW - Natural science KW - Physiophilosophy KW - Biology KW - Science UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:85473682 AB - From Aztec accounts of hibernating hummingbirds to contemporary television spectaculars, human encounters with nature have long sparked wonder, curiosity and delight. Written by leading scholars, this richly illustrated volume offers a lively introduction to the history of natural history, from the sixteenth century to the present day. Covering an extraordinary range of topics, from curiosity cabinets and travelling menageries to modern seed banks and radio-tracked wildlife, this volume draws together the work of historians of science, of environment and of art, museum curators and literary scholars. The essays are framed by an introduction charting recent trends in the field and an epilogue outlining the prospects for the future. Accessible to newcomers and established specialists alike, Worlds of Natural History provides a much-needed perspective on current discussions of biodiversity and an enticing overview of an increasingly vital aspect of human history. ER -