Overview

“You’llnever think of bees, their keepers, or the fruits (and nuts) of their laborsthe same way again.” —Trevor Corson, author of The Secret Life of Lobsters Award-winning journalist Hannah Nordhaus tells the remarkable story of John Miller, one of America’s foremost migratory beekeepers, and the myriad and mysterious epidemics threatening American honeybee populations. In luminous, razor-sharp prose, Nordhaus explores the vital role that honeybees play in American agribusiness, the maintenance of our food chain, and the very future of the nation. With an intimate focus and incisive reporting, in a book perfect for fans of Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation, Michael Pollan’s The Botany of Desire,and John McPhee’s Oranges, Nordhaus’s stunning exposé illuminates one the most critical issues facing the world today,offering insight, information, and, ultimately, hope.

Full Product Details

9780061873256

Table of Contents

Reviews

I loved The Beekeeper's Lament. With great reporting and great writing, Hannah Nordhaus gives a new angle on an ever-evolving topic. You'll learn a lot. --Bernd Heinrich, author of Winter World and Mind of the Raven

I read The Beekeeper s Lament cover to cover and loved it. With great reporting and great writing, Hannah Nordhaus gives a new angle on an ever-evolving topic. You ll learn a lot. --Bernd Heinrich

The Beekeeper's Lament is at once science lesson, sociological study, and breezy read....A book about bees could easily descend into academe, but the author settles for nothing less than literature. -- Boston Globe

I loved The Beekeeper's Lament . With great reporting and great writing, Hannah Nordhaus gives a new angle on an ever-evolving topic. You'll learn a lot. --Bernd Heinrich, author of Winter World and Mind of the Raven

Author Information

A full-time freelance writer since 2001, Hannah covers environmental and outdoor topics and writes general news and cultural pieces about the American West. Her stories have been published in publications such as The LA Times and The Financial Times. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including Associated Press and California Newspaper Publishing Association awards for feature writing and business reporting. Hannah received a B.A. in American Studies from Yale University and an M.A. in History of the American West and Environmental History from the University of Colorado. An avid skier and biker, she lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available