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Exploring the multifaceted relationship between humanity and amber, this beautifully illustrated work spans three millennia, delving into its cultural, political, and scientific significance. The author, Rachel King, reexamines historical narratives, addressing complex ethical and moral questions surrounding amber's role in identity, art, and science. In an era of environmental challenges, the book highlights amber as a natural time capsule that holds crucial insights into Earth's evolutionary history and our future.
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Amber, Rachel King
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Amber
- Subtitle
- From Antiquity to Eternity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rachel King
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781789145915
- Category
- Geology and Mineralogy, Nature in general
- Description
- Exploring the multifaceted relationship between humanity and amber, this beautifully illustrated work spans three millennia, delving into its cultural, political, and scientific significance. The author, Rachel King, reexamines historical narratives, addressing complex ethical and moral questions surrounding amber's role in identity, art, and science. In an era of environmental challenges, the book highlights amber as a natural time capsule that holds crucial insights into Earth's evolutionary history and our future.