Kangaroo

Kangaroo

by Simons, John

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Relates story of this odd, yet much-loved creature in Australian and global history, focusing on how its image has been used and abused. Describes physiology and lifecycle, outlines the kangaroo in indigenous Australian culture. Looks at the fate of the kangaroo on first contact with Europeans, and considers wider kangaroo diaspora.

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  • Full title :Kangaroo / John Simons.

Summary

Relates story of this odd, yet much-loved creature in Australian and global history, focusing on how its image has been used and abused. Describes physiology and lifecycle, outlines the kangaroo in indigenous Australian culture. Looks at the fate of the kangaroo on first contact with Europeans, and considers wider kangaroo diaspora.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2013.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Reaktion books
  • Place of Publication:London
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2013.

The Physical Object

  • Description:208 pages : : illustrations (some color), color maps ; : 19 cm.

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781861899224, 186189922X
  • oclc:ocn823892887
  • LC Classification:QL737.M35
  • Dewey Decimal:599.222

Table of Contents

What is a kangaroo? -- The kangaroo meets its new neighbours -- The kangaroo at home -- The kangaroo abroad -- Tailpiece : the curious kangaroo.

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Subjects

Animals and civilization Animaux et civilisation Australia Human-animal relationships Kangaroo hunting -- Moral and ethical a… kangaroos Kangaroos -- Symbolic aspects Kangourous Kangourous -- Aspect symbolique Kangourous -- Chasse -- Australie Kängurur Kängurus Kultur Macropodidae Relations homme-animal

Writers

Simons, John

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