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Dinomania: Why We Love, Fear and Are Utterly Enchanted by Dinosaurs
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An interesting read that tries to unearth our fascination with dinosaurs. Sax covers a variety of different ideas, from the way we see dinos as a mirror of humans and our corporations to their sublime otherworldly qualities. A bit too philosophical in some parts (but still quite interesting) for me, and just not exactly what I was expecting in the end. Great photos and posters though, especially the engravings from the 1800s. Made me realize that might be a reason I never grew out of my dinosaur phase.
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Reading Progress
April 29, 2019
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April 29, 2019
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to-read
May 11, 2019
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Started Reading
May 18, 2019
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""All literature that is focused on dinosaurs...employs a style based on magical realism. Since the subject is mediated by science, it mandated the...specific detail we identify with realistic fiction. At the same time, since scientific knowledge is so limited, it is completely pervaded by fantasy." p.222"
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227
May 19, 2019
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Finished Reading
May 22, 2020
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z-co-library-books