Of Wolves and Men takes the reader into the world of the Canis lupus and its relationship to humankind through the ages. Our lives depend on these relationships - and are imperiled by them as well. Inspiring fear and respect, the creature has long exerted a powerful influence on the human imagination. Description Every person on the planet is entangled in a web of ecological relationships that link farms and factories with human consumers. Well written and imaginatively illustrated, this monograph is as fascinating as it is timely. Throughout the centuries, the wolf has been a figure of fascination and mystery, and a major motif in literature and myth. an excellent book easily worth the time to read it. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Well illustrated and stylishly written, The Lost Wolves of Japan is a wolf’s-eye view of premodern Japanese culture and the modern state's drive for modernization. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. "This exquisite book provides an excellent introduction to the history of taxonomy and the development of ecological science throughout the world it is also a wonderful examination of the human dimensions of wildlife in Japan Highly recommended.ChoiceBrett Walker is associate professor of history at Montana State University.Ĭhoose your shipping method in Checkout. In this intriguing book, Brett Walker examines how and why wolves became extinct in Japan, and the changing attitudes toward nature that are implied. Toxic Archipelago: A History of Industrial Disease in Japan.
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