Animal Vegetable Criminal

When Nature Breaks the Law

Animal Vegetable Criminal
Mary Roach
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 320pg
6 Oct 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780861543649
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What happens when nature and humanity clash? In past centuries, wild animals who broke the law would be given lawyers and put on trial. But what' s the solution now, as we humans dominate the planet and don' t like it when wildlife gets in the way? In this fresh, funny and thoroughly-researched book, Mary Roach examines the problems, solutions and organisms involved in the harmonious co-habitation of humanity with the rest of nature. Follow the author as she explores the realm of human-wildlife conflict, a crossroads of behavioural science and biology that brings us everything from the laser scarecrow to the langur impersonator. Travel to the bear-busy back alleys of Aspen, the gull-vandalised floral displays at the Vatican and leopard-terrorized hamlets in the Himalayas, then meet the behind-the-scenes experts trying to broker peace.
' Traveling from a bear seminar in Reno to a bird-infested island in the Pacific that plagued the American military during World War II, among many other venues, Roach joyfully explores how human culture and wildlife, including plant life, have either found ways to coexist or are constantly at odds. Throughout, Roach highlights people who are genuinely passionate about the work, and she also includes suggestions for readers on how to deal ethically (and effectively) with their own wildlife issues, wherever they live. From the terrifying to the frustrating, a great starting point for understanding the animal world. ' -- Kirkus starred review ' [A] splendid study of all things alimentary. . . ' -- Bill Bryson on Gulp ' The most entertaining writer in science. ' * The Times *
Mary Roach is the New York Times-bestselling author of several popular science books including Packing for Mars and Gulp. Her most recent book Grunt was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Science & Technology Book Prize. She has written for the Guardian, Wired, BBC Focus, GQ and Vogue. She lives in California.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780861543649
Published: 6 Oct 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine: 23mm
Pages: 320

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