The Science of Monsters - The Origins of the Creatures We Love to Fear (Paperback)

We all know "there's no such thing as monsters," but our imaginations tell us otherwise. From the mythical beasts of ancient Greece to the hormonal vampires of the "Twilight" saga, monsters have captivated us for millennia. Matt Kaplan, a noted science journalist and monster-myth enthusiast, employs an entertaining mix of cutting-edge research and a love of lore to explore the history behind these fantastical fictions and our hardwired obsession with things that go bump in the night. "The Science of Monsters" tackles the enduring questions that arise on the frontier between fantasy and reality. Did dragons really exist? What inspired the creation of vampires and why are we so drawn to them? Are we close to making "Jurassic Park" a reality by replicating a dinosaur from fossilized DNA? Kaplan takes readers to the forefront of science, where our favorite figures of horror may find real-life validation.

General

Imprint:	Scribner Book Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	October 2013
Authors:	Matt Kaplan
Dimensions:	211 x 137 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-4516-6799-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	1-4516-6799-X
Barcode:	9781451667998

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