Elephant
Dan Wylie
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Elephant
by Dan Wylie
Published
2008
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Pages
205
ISBN-13
9781861896155
ISBN-10
1861896158
Description
"The elephant, according to Aristotle, is the animal that 'passes all others in wit and mind', and indeed its image can be found throughout world religions and cultures as a symbol of intelligence as well as strength and loyalty. In this book, Dan Wylie draws on a rich array of cultural examples to document that symbolic power, ranging from the religious imagery of Ganesh, the Hindu god of wisdom, to enduring works for children, including Dumbo and Babar the elephant. He also describes the elephant's portrayal in the fine arts and literature, and the questionable roles it has endured in zoos and circuses. Only three species are with us today--the African savannah elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant--all of which are under intense pressure from poachers specifically and constriction of habitat generally. Dan Wylie argues that we face a uniquely poignant conservation crisis, one in which elephants and humans are both competing for limited resources in a frighteningly unsustainable way."--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects
The book of the damned
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
A Princess of Mars
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Flatland
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Elephant?
This edition of Elephant has approximately 205 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Elephant?
For most readers, Elephant typically takes between 4h 16m and 2h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Elephant?
The estimated word count for Elephant is approximately 51,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Elephant?
Elephant was written by Dan Wylie.
When was Elephant published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.