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Parrot (Reaktion Animal Series)
by
Paul Carter
One of the more nonconformist figures in the animal kingdom, the parrot is linked to humans by its ability to speak and, finally, "Parrotology" investigates what the mimicry of parrots reveals about our own systems of communication. Humorously written and wide-ranging in scope, this volume takes readers beyond pirates and "Polly wants a cracker" to a ne...more
Paperback, 213 pages
Published
March 1st 2006
by Reaktion Books
(first published March 1st 2005)
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Carter's discussion and discovery of parrot goes far beyond a mere history -- it delves into parrot as a vital part of our mythology.
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