Lightning /
Elsom, Derek M.,
Lightning / Subtitle on cover : Nature and culture Derek M. Elsom. - 240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 21 cm. - Earth series . - Earth series (Reaktion Books (Firm)) .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Weapon of the gods and goddesses -- Fear of lightning : thunderbolts, witchcraft and protective charms -- The science and nature of lightning -- Lightning threats to people and activities -- Lightning in literature, art and popular culture -- Gods and goddesses of thunder and lightning.
Explores the history of humanity's relationship with this natural phenomena - from the myths and legends of the storm deities, to in-depth studies of its artistic representations, to state-of-the-art lightning protection systems on aircraft, ships and skyscrapers. Lightning explores the stories of those struck by lightning, and asks the vital question: 'What can we do to lessen the risk of being struck?
9781780234960 1780234961
Lightning.
Lightning--History.
Lightning in literature.
Lightning in art.
QC966 / .E47 2015
551.563209
Lightning / Subtitle on cover : Nature and culture Derek M. Elsom. - 240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 21 cm. - Earth series . - Earth series (Reaktion Books (Firm)) .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Weapon of the gods and goddesses -- Fear of lightning : thunderbolts, witchcraft and protective charms -- The science and nature of lightning -- Lightning threats to people and activities -- Lightning in literature, art and popular culture -- Gods and goddesses of thunder and lightning.
Explores the history of humanity's relationship with this natural phenomena - from the myths and legends of the storm deities, to in-depth studies of its artistic representations, to state-of-the-art lightning protection systems on aircraft, ships and skyscrapers. Lightning explores the stories of those struck by lightning, and asks the vital question: 'What can we do to lessen the risk of being struck?
9781780234960 1780234961
Lightning.
Lightning--History.
Lightning in literature.
Lightning in art.
QC966 / .E47 2015
551.563209