Sanz first analyzes the historical origins of the dinosaur myth in modern society. He then considers the manner in which information drawn from scientific study enters popular consciousness, discussing, among other things, the coexistence of men and dinosaurs, what dinosaurs looked like, extinction, the presence of dinosaurs in fantasy stories, and the relationship between dinosaurs and dragons.
<p> By first providing a historical overview of paleontology in relation topopular culture and then analyzing this relationship, Sanz guides the reader throughan entertaining study of the dinosaurs that populate the world of literature andcinema.... Recommended.... -- Library Journal