Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us - Couverture rigide

Neiwert, David

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ISBN 10 : 1468308653 ISBN 13 : 9781468308655

Editeur : Overlook Books, 2015

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Revue de presse :

“Human beings need to learn from and understand the cooperative nature of orca society. Everyone who is interested in both animal and human behavior should read this remarkable book.”—Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human

"It is tragic and unforgivable that humanity, in its arrogance, continues to assert that other animals are mere 'things.' In this powerful and beautifully written book, David Neiwert explores the extraordinary intelligence, rich social life, and obvious consciousness of orcas. He points out the psychological cruelty inflicted when an individual is stolen from the wide ocean and incarcerated in a concrete prison for our 'entertainment.' Of Orcas and Men highlights the need to rethink our relationship with other animals."—Jane Goodall, New York Times bestselling author of Seeds of Hope

"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. Several things become abundantly clear from the text: Orcas are wildly intelligent, emotionally sophisticated and very much like us – all the more reason why they belong in the open seas, and not in diminutive tanks to be exploited for our own amusement. Orcas deserve more than that from men, and women."--David Kirby, New York Times bestselling author of Death At SeaWorld

"One of the most comprehensive works to date for anyone who has become enthralled by this magnificent animal."--Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Director of Blackfish
"Of Orcas and Men is a triumph of far-ranging research and vivid storytelling. Eloquent, astute, and compassionate, every page offers new insights into natural history and sophisticated orca culture."—Brenda Peterson, author of Build Me an Ark: A Life With Animals

"David Neiwert executes a nearly perfect side breach with Of Orcas and Men. He brings us up to date post-Blackfish and uses science, investigative journalism, native lore, and first-hand paddling trips on the Salish Sea to do it. Many of the stories are incredible and heart warming, others are shocking. You'll get a good dose of killer whale natural history and current challenges and you'll also be updated on the ongoing SeaWorld saga. You'll learn about the orcas' intellect, customs, and why they should be considered non human persons. Hint, they can see through objects, pass down knowledge from one generation to the next, live in balance with nature, and have a brain four times larger than ours. Who's superior? This book is a great read for any nature lover and a must have for any 'dorca' or 'orcaholic.'"—Jeffrey Ventre, Blackfish cast member
"A wide-ranging, interesting book that should be required reading for school-aged environmentalists." —Kirkus

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The orca—otherwise known as the killer whale—is one of earth’s most intelligent animals. Remarkably sophisticated, orcas have languages and cultures and even long-term memories, and their capacity for echolocation is nothing short of a sixth sense. They are also benign and gentle, which makes the story of the captive-orca industry—and the endangerment of their population in Puget Sound—that much more damning. 

 

In Of Orcas and Men, a marvelously compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting, and scientific research, David Neiwert explores an extraordinary species and its occasionally fraught relationship with human beings. Beginning with their role in myth and contemporary popular culture, Neiwert shows how killer whales came to capture our imaginations, and brings to life the often catastrophic environmental consequences of that appeal. 

 

In the tradition of Barry Lopez’s classic Of Wolves and Men, David Neiwert’s book is a triumph of reporting, observation, and research, and a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdom’s most remarkable members. 

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Overlook Books
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1468308653
• ISBN 13: 9781468308655
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 368