| A Passion for This Earth: Writers, Scientists, and Activists Explore Our Relationship with Nature and the Environment Contributor(s): Benjamin, Michelle (Editor), Bass, Rick (Contribution by), Weisman, Alan (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1553653750 ISBN-13: 9781553653752 Publisher: Greystone Books OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: David Suzuki's lifelong work as an environmentalist, naturalist, and scientist have influenced countless others in their fight to save the planet, 20 such devotees of them have contributed to this inspiring collection. These journalists, scientists, writers and environmentalists have taken their enthusiasm for Suzuki's philosophy and funneled it into their own personal recollections, manifestos, and essays: Rick Bass describes his love for the Yaak Valley in Montana; Richard Mabey takes readers to a moonlit May evening in Suffolk; David Helvarg tells us of a stirring seaside memory from his childhood. No matter what journey these writers take us on, the unifying theme of their work is always the same: a deep and abiding love of nature -- inspired and shared by David Suzuki. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Essays |
| Dewey: 304.2 |
| Series: David Suzuki Foundation Series |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.38" W x 7.51" (0.58 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: David Suzuki's lifelong work as an environmentalist, naturalist, and scientist have influenced countless others in their fight to save the planet, 20 such devotees of them have contributed to this inspiring collection. These journalists, scientists, writers and environmentalists have taken their enthusiasm for Suzuki's philosophy and funneled it into their own personal recollections, manifestos, and essays: Rick Bass describes his love for the Yaak Valley in Montana; Richard Mabey takes readers to a moonlit May evening in Suffolk; David Helvarg tells us of a stirring seaside memory from his childhood. No matter what journey these writers take us on, the unifying theme of their work is always the same: a deep and abiding love of nature inspired and shared by David Suzuki." |