Werewolves: A Field Guide to Shapeshifters, Lycanthropes, and Man-Beasts - Couverture souple

Curran, Bob

 
9781601630896: Werewolves: A Field Guide to Shapeshifters, Lycanthropes, and Man-Beasts
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ISBN 10 : 1601630891 ISBN 13 : 9781601630896
Editeur : Career Press, 2009

Synopsis

Werewolves Most of us are familiar with the idea of a werewolfthat someone can change, either deliberately or unwillingly, into a ravenous creaturebut is there some justification for such a belief? And if so, how is it achievedthrough magical potions or ointments or simply by the light of the full moon? Or is the whole thing simply a form of delusion, the product of a disturbed mind? In "Werewolves," author ... Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Most of us are familiar with the idea of a werewolf - that someone can change, either deliberately or unwillingly, into a ravenous creature - but is there some justification for such a belief? And if so, how is it achieved - through magical potions or ointments or simply by the light of the full moon? Or is the whole thing simply a form of delusion, the product of a disturbed mind? In WEREWOLVES, author Dr. Bob Curran examines the deep psychological roots that underlie this profane linking of human and beast. Do the roots of such a belief lie in the supernatural world or are there other explanations? How has the discovery of feral children shaped our ideas of human-beasts? And what is the future of such beliefs? The author, also, considers the use of genetic engineering - in this case, the fusing of human and animal genes - in order to cure some human diseases and alleviate suffering. Is the idea of man turning into beast really so far fetched? WEREWOLVES is an essential reference book that takes an in-depth look at a fascinating subject. One word of warning, though: It must never be read under the baleful rays of a full moon. You have been warned!

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Éditeur
Career Press
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1601630891
ISBN 13 
9781601630896
Reliure
Broché
Illustrateur
Daniels Ian
Nombre de pages
224
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Personne responsable
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