Frog

(Paperback)

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From the metamorphosing fairytale Frog Prince and The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, to dissections in science class, to television's Kermit, frogs are ever-present in our childhoods. Just what is it about this slimy creature that captures our imagination While much attention has been paid to the scientific qualities of the frog, little has been said about the large role played by this slippery amphibian in art, literature and popular culture. Charlotte Sleigh's witty, readable Frog provides an entertaining and sometimes shocking account of this much-loved, and much-misunderstood animal.

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an engaging volume by the historian of science Charlotte Sleigh . . . Readers interested in the animals rather than in human abuse of them will enjoy the high-quality photographs * TLS *
Charlotte Sleigh does a great job of condensing the extensive cultural and scientific literature on frogs into a stream of absorbing facts and stories through which the reader can easily hop. Frog is further brought to life through its collection of thought-provoking and high-quality illustrations . . . For those readers interested in a rich yet concise account of the biology of frogs and their place in culture, this book is an excellent choice. * Natterchat Magazine *

Author Bio

Charlotte Sleigh is Professor of Science Humanities at the University of Kent. She has published several books on the history, culture and representation of animals including Ant and Frog for Reaktion, as well as The Paper Zoo (2016).