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Why did the chicken cross the world?, the epic saga of the bird that powers civilization, Andrew Lawler

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Why did the chicken cross the world?, the epic saga of the bird that powers civilization, Andrew Lawler
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Why did the chicken cross the world?
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
873006410
Responsibility statement
Andrew Lawler
Sub title
the epic saga of the bird that powers civilization
Summary
"Throughout the history of civilization, humans have embraced it in every form imaginable--as a messenger of the gods, powerful sex symbol, gambling aid, emblem of resurrection, all-purpose medicine, handy research tool, inspiration for bravery, epitome of evil, and, of course, as the star of the world's most famous joke. In [this book], science writer Andrew Lawler takes us on an adventure from prehistory to the modern era with a fascinating account of the partnership between human and chicken--the most successful of all cross-species relationships"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
1. Nature's Potato Head -- 2. The Carnelian Beard -- 3. The Healing Clutch -- 4. Essential Gear -- 5. Thrilla in Manila -- 6. Giants Upon the Scene -- 7. The Harlequin's Sword -- 8. The Little King -- 9. Feeding Babalu -- 10. Sweater Girls of the Barnyard -- 11. Gallus Archipelago -- 12. The Intuitive Physicist -- 13. A Last Cause
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