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Strager combines her worldwide adventures with the latest scientific knowledge on this species....The humility of Strager's stories and the underlying admiration for others, combined with a dose of science, history and her passion for orcas, will certainly foster awareness and curiosity in any reader.
Meticulously researched.The writing style is engaging.The Killer Whale Journals is a fast-paced tour of killer whales and the people who live and work with them.
A poignant personal story told in stirring prose.What makes this book stand out from its predecessorsis its global scope.[Strager] provides some hope that we will finally find a way to coexist with these organisms.
In The Killer Whale Journals, [Strager] plumbs the complexities and nuances of people's attitudes, writing a balanced, fair, and thought-provoking insider's account. Given the preponderance of research and books on Pacific Northwest orcas, hers is a refreshingly cosmopolitan perspective, taking in the experiences of people past and present in many other parts of the world.
The Killer Whale Journals provides a fascinating insight into the world of the killer whale, or orca, and our relationship with them. Strager's scientific investigations combined with her love for these magnificent predators will inspire many to help efforts to protect them from the many threats facing them throughout their range.
A great read. Learning about the different perspectives on killer whales was eye-opening for me. Strager not only educates readers about killer whales in general, but also shows how human perspectives on killer whales change over time. Nature lovers and whale lovers will want to read this book.
The Killer Whale Journals is a page-turner and a passionate account of our troubled and extraordinary relationship with killer whales. These magnificent predators are still feared, persecuted, hunted and targeted with suspicion and hate. But they are also at the heart of incredible collaborative relationships with people. Strager is a gifted storyteller. Whether she's drawing on ancient lore, sharing her experience of a whale steak dinner on a whaling ship or investigating what motivates a small fishing community to save a group of stranded killer whales, she teases out the broader story about our relationship with animals.
Hanne Strager is a strong new voice in nature and science writing. Her book is brimming with the kind of personal anecdotes, scientific discoveries, and thrilling adventures that make an entertaining and compelling read. It is an important book too. Killer whales trigger the same mixed emotions that we know from wolves and other large predators. She tackles the controversial issue of how we relate to animals when they collide with human interests with insight, passion and wit. A truly wonderful book.
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Publication Date
Status
Available
Trim Size
6
x 9
Pages
280
ISBN
9781421446226
Illustration Description
10 color photos, 5 b&w photos
Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Prologue
1. Bloody Beasts
2. Sea Change
3. Blubber Choppers
4. The Law of the Tongue
5. War Zone
6. A Turn for the Better
7. The Whales in the Potato Field
8. The Whales at the End of
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Prologue
1. Bloody Beasts
2. Sea Change
3. Blubber Choppers
4. The Law of the Tongue
5. War Zone
6. A Turn for the Better
7. The Whales in the Potato Field
8. The Whales at the End of the World
9. The Whale Jail
10. Attack
11. Family Matters
12. Cut in Stone
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