Why did the chicken cross the world? : the epic saga of the bird that powers civilization / Andrew Lawler.

Author Lawler, Andrew.

Descriptionix, 324 pages ; 24 cm

Abstract:"Throughout the history of civilization, humans have embraced it in every form imaginable--as a messenger of the gods, powerful sex symbol, gambling aid, emblem of resurrection, all-purpose medicine, handy research tool, inspiration for bravery, epitome of evil, and, of course, as the star of the world's most famous joke. In [this book], science writer Andrew Lawler takes us on an adventure from prehistory to the modern era with a fascinating account of the partnership between human and chicken--the most successful of all cross-species relationships"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:9781476729893 (hbk.)

ISBN:1476729891 (hbk.)

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