Elsom, Derek M., <br/><br/>
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)) .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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? 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781780234960 1780234961 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Lightning.<br/>Lightning--History.<br/>Lightning in literature.<br/>Lightning in art.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QC966  / .E47 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>551.563209