Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us
Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us
Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us
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In Of Orcas and Men, a marvelously compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting, and scientific research, David Neiwert explores how this extraordinary species has come to capture our imaginations--and the catastrophic environmental consequences of that appeal. Orcas are one of Earth's most intelligent animals. Benign and gentle, with their own languages and cultures, orcas' amazing capacity for long-term memory and, arguably, compassion, makes the ugly story of the captive-orca industry especially damning. In the tradition of Barry Lopez's classic Of Wolves and Men, David Neiwert's book is a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdom's most remarkable members. "Powerful and beautifully written." --Jane Goodall
About the Author
About the Author
David Neiwert is an investigative journalist based in Seattle. He is the author of many books, including And Hell Followed With Her: Crossing the Dark Side of the American Border and Strawberry Days: How Internment Destroyed a Japanese American Community. His reportage for MSNBC.com on domestic terrorism won the National Press Club Award for Distinguished Online Journalism in 2000. He is also a contributing writer for the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
One of the most comprehensive works to date for anyone who has become enthralled by this magnificent animal.--Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Director of Blackfish
Humans and killer whales have a long and complicated history, one that David Neiwert describes forcefully and eloquently in this fascinating and highly readable book.--David Kirby, New York Times bestselling author of Death at SeaWorld
A wide-ranging, interesting book that should be required reading for school-aged environmentalists.
A triumph of far-ranging research and vivid storytelling. Eloquent, astute, and compassionate.--Brenda Peterson, author of Build Me an Ark: A Life With Animals
Many of the stories are incredible and heartwarming, other shocking. This book is a great read for any nature lover.--Jeffrey Ventre, Blackfish cast member
[A] breathtaking survey of orca science, folklore, and mystery.
Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us explores just how intelligent these creatures really are, what that means for us, and what we might possibly learn from them.
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Harry N. Abrams
Pub date:
2016-05-17
Length:
320 pages
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