Spixs Macaw
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Spixs Macaw by Tony Juniper
An environmental parable for our times the story of a beautiful blue bird meeting its nemesis at the end of the 20th-century.‘This book is not primarily about biology, but about human egos and greed, and it is difficult to read it without wanting to weep…In this wise, angry and important book, Tony Juniper demonstrates that disagreement over the proper tactics for rescuing species near extinction is one of the prime forces that can drive them over the brink’ William Ashworth, TLS
‘A heartbreaking but encouraging book; as we were the agents of its downfall, so must we be of its salvation.’ Richard Ellis, The Times
‘Gripping and beautifully told.’ Country Life
‘This is a triumph of passionate writing, a work of courage and importance. Read it and you will weep for the world, but read it you must.’ Roger Deakin, BBC Wildlife Magazine
‘Tony Juniper is a gifted storyteller…a joyful celebration of the natural world.’ Guardian
Tony Juniper is the Executive Director of Friends of the Earth and co-author of the award-winning PARROTS. He lives in Cambridge, and campaigns in the UK and worldwide on a broad range of environmental issues.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841156514 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841156515 |
| Title | Spixs Macaw |
| Author | Tony Juniper |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2003-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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