Hunter and Hunted: Relationships between Carnivores and People

ISBN-13: 9780521814102 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 262 str.

Banchory) Hans Kruuk (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology;Diana E. Brown

Opis

Hans Kruuk, a life-long naturalist, tells the fascinating story of carnivores and humans' intricate relationships with them. The book is illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, and deals not only with the wild beauty of carnivores and their conservation, but also with the topics of furs and medicine, man-eaters and sheep-killers. Kruuk explains in simple terms the role of carnivores in nature, how they impact human life, art and literature, and how we instinctively respond to them and why.

Recenzje

'This is a highly readable book, delightfully illustrated with Diana Brown's drawings, and deserves a wide readership … highly recommended …'. British Wildlife

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Turning the other cheek; 2. Carnivore society: hermits and communes; 3. The quarry of the hunter; 4. Man the hunted; 5. Competitors and carriers; 6. History of a conflict; 7. What is the use? 8. Wolves with human souls: pets; 9. Carnivores and neighbours: effects on prey; 10. Crying wolf: anti-predator behaviour; 11. Carnivores in culture; 12. The future; Epilogue; References.