Leech / Robert G.W. Kirk and Neil Pemberton.

Author/creator Kirk, Robert G. W.
Other author Pemberton, Neil.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon : Reaktion Books,
Description208 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 19 cm.
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Subjects

SeriesAnimal
Animal (Reaktion Books) ^A794345
Contents Introducing leech -- Natural leech -- Medical leech -- Capitalist leech -- Mechanical leech -- Wild leech -- Horror leech -- Biomedical leech -- Concluding leech -- Timeline of the leech.
Subject A horror and a healer, the leech has reared its head in many unexpected places and practices, revealing this creature to be among humanity's most enduring and peculiar companions. The Leech is one of nature's most tenacious yet mysterious animals. This book explores how this creature repeatedly surfaces throughout human history.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Bibliography noteIncludes web resources (p. 201).
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9781780230337
ISBN1780230338