Bears by Kevin Van Van Tighem
Fear of bears seems almost to be part of what it is to be human. Our species emerged out of the depths of time into a world already populated by these great carnivores. Before we mastered iron and later developed firearms, we had few defences against bears--only watchful caution and elaborate ceremonies and sacrifices to ward off fear.Where human populations grow, bears have traditionally dwindled or disappeared. But when we return to the wild, to places where bears still survive, all our primeval fears awaken again. The risk of an automobile accident on the way to bear country far outstrips the risk of a close-range encounter with a bear, but it's the bear that worries us as we hurtle down the pavement at a hundred kilometres an hour.In this timely and sensitive book, Kevin Van Tighem calls on decades of experience, knowledge and understanding in order to enlighten readers about our relationship with and attitude toward bears. Along the way we are confronted with the realities confronting these great animals as a result of our ever-expanding human population and their ever-shrinking natural habitat. Through historical research, field observation, practical advice, personal anecdotes and an array of stunning photos, Van Tighem has written a comprehensive book that is meant to demystify bears in order to promote a deeper understanding of these powerful yet vulnerable creatures.Kevin Van Tighem, a former superintendent of Banff National Park, has authored over 200 articles, stories, and essays about conservation and wildlife, winning numerous honors including Western Magazine Awards, Outdoor Writers of Canada book and magazine awards, and the Journey Award for Fiction. Bears Without Fear (RMB 2013), The Homeward Wolf (RMB 2013), Heart Waters: Sources of the Bow River (RMB 2015), and Our Place: Transforming Alberta's Nature (RMB 2017) are among his works. He and his wife Gail live in Canmore, Alberta.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781927330319 |
| ISBN 10 | 1927330319 |
| Title | Bears |
| Author | Kevin Van Van Tighem |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rocky Mountain Books,Canada |
| Year published | 2013-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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