Eight bears: mythic past and imperiled future
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New York, N.Y. : W.W. Norton & Company, [2023].
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Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xiv, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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East Hampton Adult Nonfiction
599.78 DIC
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"Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known"--
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9781324005087, 1324005084
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-250).
Description
"Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Dickie, G. (2023). Eight bears: mythic past and imperiled future. First edition. W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dickie, Gloria. 2023. Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future. W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Dickie, Gloria, Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future. W.W. Norton & Company, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Dickie, Gloria. Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future. First edition. W.W. Norton & Company, 2023.
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