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Author: Robert Chaney
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Imprint: University of Washington Press
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9780295750972
ISBN 10: 0295750979
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 24 May 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
"""Fans of bears—and of hearty nature writing—will take pleasure in Chaney’s paean."" * Kirkus Reviews * ""Robert Chaney tells the story of grizzly bear as an icon and apredator. The book reads like a who’s who of scientists, authors, photographers, and Department of Interior battles that have focused on the grizzly for the past four decades."" * The Missoulian * ""A well-written and thought-provoking analysis of this pressing issue."" * The Literary West * ""Illustrated with stories and fortified with facts, Chaney reveals layers of complexity providing a multitude of perspectives in his thorough account."" * Outside Bozeman * ""[A] timely, important read about much more than how humans are trying to co-exist with such a formidable wild mammal. Chaney’s book raises moral questions about what kind of West we want to live in."" * Billings Gazette * ""Meticulous new research methods reveal fascinating insights into bear behavior. Author Robert Chaney has spent decades observing human-grizzly encounters and challenges traditional thinking about conservation and preserving the wild."" * NPR Books * ""A sobering but modestly optimistic tale of a wilderness icon that refuses to stay in the wilderness set aside for it."" * Choice *"
Fans of bears-and of hearty nature writing-will take pleasure in Chaney's paean. * Kirkus Reviews * Robert Chaney tells the story of grizzly bear as an icon and apredator. The book reads like a who's who of scientists, authors, photographers, and Department of Interior battles that have focused on the grizzly for the past four decades. * The Missoulian * A well-written and thought-provoking analysis of this pressing issue. * The Literary West * Illustrated with stories and fortified with facts, Chaney reveals layers of complexity providing a multitude of perspectives in his thorough account. * Outside Bozeman * [A] timely, important read about much more than how humans are trying to co-exist with such a formidable wild mammal. Chaney's book raises moral questions about what kind of West we want to live in. * Billings Gazette * Meticulous new research methods reveal fascinating insights into bear behavior. Author Robert Chaney has spent decades observing human-grizzly encounters and challenges traditional thinking about conservation and preserving the wild. * NPR Books * A sobering but modestly optimistic tale of a wilderness icon that refuses to stay in the wilderness set aside for it. * Choice *
Author Information
Robert Chaney is a reporter for the Missoulian. A lifelong Montanan, he covers science and the environment.
