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Environmental Activism
Relationship With Nature
Living Rivers Concept
Global Conservation Efforts
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Book Summary
Discover a transformative exploration of our relationship with rivers in Robert Macfarlane's latest work, Is a River Alive? This compelling book challenges the conventional view by proposing that rivers are not just resources for our use; they are living entities deserving of recognition and respect.
Join Macfarlane as he takes you on an exhilarating journey across the globe. Starting in northern Ecuador, he highlights the plight of a miraculous cloud-forest and its rivers under threat from gold mining. Then, venture to southern India, where activists engage in a desperate battle to save the wounded rivers, creeks, and lagoons from destruction. Finally, travel to north-eastern Quebec, where the majestic Mutehekau or Magpie river faces the dire threat of damming in a crucial river-rights campaign.
This book is not just Macfarlane's most personal work; it's a significant political statement that prompts readers to reconsider their connection to the natural world. Is a River Alive? will captivate your heart, ignite discussions, and ultimately reveal that our destinies are intertwined with those of the rivers that flow through our lives.
Embrace the call to recognize rivers as living beings and be part of the conversation that seeks to protect these vital lifelines of our planet. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in environmental issues, activism, and the profound bonds we share with nature.
Product Details
Publisher
Puffin Books
Language
English
SKU
BK0503299
ISBN
9781406360370
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4CM
Binding
Paperback
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