by Richard Ellis. Prolific natural history author Ellis (Tuna: A Love Story) focuses on the history and impact of human contact with the polar bear from early Arctic explorations to the present. After describing hunting, mating, and hibernation habits, Ellis discusses the bear's place in the culture of native peoples and its later exploitation as large game, zoo animals, and performing circus animals. Addressing global warming and melting polar ice, which threaten to drive the bear into extinction, Ellis expands on the politics of polar bear protection and preservation. Verdict Well documented with 26 pages of cited references, Ellis's book offers a vast amount of detailed information essential for students and academics researching the polar bear. However, On Thin Ice may be dense for recreational readers. --Library Journal. (Check catalog)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
On thin ice : the changing world of the polar bear
by Richard Ellis. Prolific natural history author Ellis (Tuna: A Love Story) focuses on the history and impact of human contact with the polar bear from early Arctic explorations to the present. After describing hunting, mating, and hibernation habits, Ellis discusses the bear's place in the culture of native peoples and its later exploitation as large game, zoo animals, and performing circus animals. Addressing global warming and melting polar ice, which threaten to drive the bear into extinction, Ellis expands on the politics of polar bear protection and preservation. Verdict Well documented with 26 pages of cited references, Ellis's book offers a vast amount of detailed information essential for students and academics researching the polar bear. However, On Thin Ice may be dense for recreational readers. --Library Journal. (Check catalog)
