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In Search of the Canary Tree is not so much a popular science book about a specific topic, but rather the author’s personal experiences while doing research for her PhD project in Alaska. In the author’s own words: "This book is about a species - a tree called Callitropsis nootkatensis, how I fell under its spell, and how it inspired my search for people and plants thriving amidst change. It chronicles my effort to answer what happens in the wake of yellow-cedar death, not only to uncover the future of these old-growth forests, but to share lessons that apply to people on other parts of the planet. It is a book about finding faith, not of any religious variety, but as a force that summons local solutions to a global problem, that helps me live joyfully and choose what matters most in seemingly dark times. If we start looking at the local picture and the ways in which we all depend on nature in various ways every day, solutions emerge. I witnessed this in Alaska". The book starts off slowly but picks up pace. The book is a nicely-written, accessible, personable, informative, and rather intimate view of what one scientist actually did for her research project, the people that influenced her, what her findings were and how this affected her personally. If you are only looking for scientific information, this book is not for you. If you want a more personal relationship with the scientists behind the number crunching, then you may enjoy this book.
Imprint | BasicBooks |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2018 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Lauren E. Oakes |
Dimensions | 236 x 158 x 34mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 288 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-5416-9712-6 |
Barcode | 9781541697126 |
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LSN | 1-5416-9712-X |