Octopus
Richard SchweidThe octopus is generally acknowledged to be the most intelligent invertebrate in the world. Octopus relates both what is known and unknown about the mind of an octopus, as well as detailing the animal’s remarkable natural history.
Octopus also documents the long and multi-faceted relationship between human and cephalopod. It shows how, over the millennia some cultures have regarded octopuses as erotic totems, while others have considered them symbols of the darkest evil, or nothing more than a tasty meal. The role of the octopus in the global fish and seafood industry, and in far-flung cuisines, is also examined. The octopus has always fascinated people, and this book will immerse readers in its amazing world.
The octopus is generally acknowledged to be the most intelligent invertebrate in the world. Octopus relates both what is known and unknown about the mind of an octopus, as well as detailing the animal’s remarkable natural history.
Octopus also documents the long and multi-faceted relationship between human and cephalopod. It shows how, over the millennia some cultures have regarded octopuses as erotic totems, while others have considered them symbols of the darkest evil, or nothing more than a tasty meal. The role of the octopus in the global fish and seafood industry, and in far-flung cuisines, is also examined. The octopus has always fascinated people, and this book will immerse readers in its amazing world.
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Schweid delivers the abundance of information in Octopus in a clear and concise style, and his text is accompanied by dozens of color illustrations, including beautiful photographs of the animals and an array of images from art and folklore. The book is an enjoyable and compact guide to one of natures more peculiar creations.
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1 Octopus Body
2 Octopus Brain
3 Octopus Mind
4 Octopus Fishing, Farming and Marketing
5 Octopus Cuisine
6 Octopus Iconography
7 Octopus Keeping
Timeline
References
Select Bibliography
Associations and Websites
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
Journalist and author Richard Schweid worked for ten years as a reporter for The Tennessean, Nashville’s daily newspaper. His previous books include Invisible Nation: Homeless Families in America (2016).
