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Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us

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Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us

A celebrated journalistâ€™s eye-opening history of orcas, and an exploration of their relationship with human beings, Of Orcas and Men does for whales what Barry Lopez did for wolves
The orcaâ€•otherwise known as the killer whaleâ€•is one of earthâ€™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 industryâ€•and the endangerment of their population in Puget Soundâ€•that much more damning.Â Â

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.Â Â

In the tradition of Barry Lopezâ€™s classic Of Wolves and Men, David Neiwertâ€™s book is a triumph of reporting, observation, and research, and a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdomâ€™s most remarkable members. 30 b&w illustrations throughout

Country	USA
Author	David Neiwert
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Neiwert, David
EAN	9781468308655
Edition	1
ISBN	1468308653
Label	The Overlook Press
Manufacturer	The Overlook Press
MPN	illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	320
PartNumber	illustrations
PublicationDate	2015-06-16
Publisher	The Overlook Press
ReleaseDate	2015-06-16
Studio	The Overlook Press

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