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A book
on rats translated into Arabic
Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:43:34 PM, WAM
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Abu Dhabi:
Jonathan Burt's book "Rat" has been translated into Arabic that
eloquently describes how the species spread across the world
following the commercial routes created by man since the ancient
times.
The translation project was initiated by the Abu Dhabi Authority
for Culture and Heritage (ADACH).
The book describes the rat as the "shadow of the human", since it
is thought to inhabit every part of the world.
The rat's impact on humans has been enormous as it has caused
plague and other diseases. It is also held responsible for
destruction of agricultural produce.
However, rats also had some positive impact on the society as
experts use them as specimens for various experiments.
The book gives a fascinating account of the rat throughout history
and examines the myths and cultural impact of this creature.
It traces the contradictory and volatile relationship that exists
between humans and rats, from the first archaeological finds to
the genetically engineered rats of the present day.
Burt, a freelance writer, studied fossils at the University of
Cambridge 1977-1980. He is the author of "Animals in Film". The
book is translated into Arabic by Maan Abu Hussen.
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