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- ISBN
- 9780300140873
- Book Title
- Entirely Synthetic Fish : How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America and Overran the World
- Item Length
- 9.2in
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 2.3in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, Nature, Science, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- Environmental Conservation & Protection, Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Life Sciences / Marine Biology, Fishing, Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Item Width
- 6.1in
- Item Weight
- 20 oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Anders Halverson provides an exhaustively researched and grippingly rendered account of the rainbow trout and why it has become the most commonly stocked and controversial freshwater fish in the United States.Discovered in the remote waters of northern California, rainbow trout have been artificially propagated and distributed for more than 130 years by government officials eager to present Americans with an opportunity to get back to nature by going fishing. Proudly dubbed an entirely synthetic fish by fisheries managers, the rainbow trout has been introduced into every state and province in the United States and Canada and to every continent except Antarctica, often with devastating effects on the native fauna. Halverson examines the paradoxes and reveals a range of characters, from nineteenth-century boosters who believed rainbows could be the saviors of democracy to twenty-first-century biologists who now seek to eradicate them from waters around the globe. Ultimately, the story of the rainbow trout is the story of our relationship with the natural world how it has changed and how it startlingly has not."
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Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300140878
ISBN-13
9780300140873
eBay Product ID (ePID)
78713597
Product Key Features
Book Title
Entirely Synthetic Fish : How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America and Overran the World
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Life Sciences / Marine Biology, Fishing, Fisheries & Aquaculture
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Nature, Science, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
2.3in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
20 oz
Additional Product Features
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Ql638.S2h187 2010
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"A fascinating story of man's urge to cultivate and disseminate a beautiful coldwater fish-at times to the detriment of native species but also the joy of anglers who would not otherwise have the opportunity to catch a trout. A gripping blend of early American history, discussions on taxonomy, and questions of how best to preserve wildness and the indigenous in a world where the human relationship to Nature is complex and always changing."-James Prosek, author of Trout of the World, "Make no mistake, this book is a major event in the history of angling and ecological analysis. It needs to become the stuff of every angler's conversation and practice. And it's such a pleasure to read!"--Gordon Wickstrom,American Angler , "Anyone interested in life as metaphor will find here the fascinating historical story of how different people saw their highest ideals and aspirations through the lens of a single, uncommonly compelling fish. And like democracy-but with perhaps more success-they spread it around the world. This unusually well-written, interesting book deserves a place of honor for everyone who sees in trout more than 'just' a fish."-Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean, Eye of the Albatross, and The View From Lazy Point, "Halverson entertainingly introduces some of the most tangled questions in conservation biology: What is a species? What is native? What is natural? What is wild?"--Jared Farmer, Science , �This book rewards readers in two equally significant ways. First, it entertains us with stories of intrinsic interest and even mind-stretching improbability. Second, it invites us to be smarter and more congenial citizens, more inclined to think productively about our environmental challenges and dilemmas, and more prepared to rise above faction and return to regarding �the public good.���Patricia Nelson Limerick, Faculty Director of Center for the American West, and author of The Legacy of Conquest: The Unbroken Past of the American West and Something in the Soil: Legacies and Reckonings in the New West, "In this brilliant study, Anders Halverson illuminates the astonishing history of the rainbow trout, a native of the tributaries of eastern and western Pacific coastal rivers, introduced to at least 45 countries, and every continent except Antarctica. But why does he call it 'an entirely synthetic fish?' You'll have to read this remarkable book for the answer."-Richard Ellis, author of Tuna: A Love Story and On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear, "Halverson''s book is a microhistory, an examination of America''s involvement with a favored fish that sheds light on broader truths regarding our recent relationship with the natural world."--Chronicle Review, �Halverson''s book is a microhistory, an examination of America''s involvement with a favored fish that sheds light on broader truths regarding our recent relationship with the natural world.�--Chronicle Review, "Fly fishing for trout retains its image as a clean, low-impact outdoor activity. Rightly so, perhaps, but after reading Halverson's book, you will think twice about how close to nature you are when you cast that line out over a rocky pool."-Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History, "A well-paced, completely absorbing tale of how man and trout have changed the landscape of the planet."--Ralph Cutter, California Fly Fisher , "This is a small book that could influence big fishery issues. I found new insights into some of the problems and I am quite familiar with most of them."-Peter Moyle, University of California, Davis, "In this brilliant study, Anders Halverson illuminates the astonishing history of the rainbow trout, a native of the tributaries of eastern and western Pacific coastal rivers, introduced to at least 45 countries, and every continent except Antarctica. But why does he call it ''an entirely synthetic fish?'' You�ll have to read this remarkable book for the answer."�Richard Ellis, author of Tuna: A Love Story and On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear, "With prose as engaging as it is thoughtful, Halverson has crafted an absorbing cautionary tale of ecological trial and error, documenting our tardy but increasing understanding of biological interdependence and its immeasurable value."--Washington Post, Winner of the 2010 National Outdoor Book Award in the Natural History Literature category, as given by the National Outdoor Book Awards Foundation, Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education, and Idaho State University, "Halverson''s account of the Green River project was gripping, and in fact, read a lot like a novel (I half-expected Bond to show up)."--Tom Chandler, Troutunderground.com, "Halverson treats the history of rainbow trout like a detective story and interviews or writes about a cast of fascinating characters . . . an excellent and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of conservation, but especially the history of how rainbow trout became an entirely synthetic fish."-Peter B. Moyle, The Quarterly Review of Biology, �This is a small book that could influence big fishery issues. I found new insights into some of the problems and I am quite familiar with most of them.��Peter Moyle, University of California, Davis, "Halverson''s book is a microhistory, an examination of America''s involvement with a favored fish that sheds light on broader truths regarding our recent relationship with the natural world."-- Chronicle Review, "Halverson entertainingly introduces some of the most tangled questions in conservation biology: What is a species? What is native? What is natural? What is wild?"--Jared Farmer, Science, "A well-paced, completely absorbing tale of how man and trout have changed the landscape of the planet."--Ralph Cutter,California Fly Fisher, "Halverson''s account of the Green River project was gripping, and in fact, read a lot like a novel (I half-expected Bond to show up)."--Tom Chandler, The Trout Underground, �Anyone interested in life as metaphor will find here the fascinating historical story of how different people saw their highest ideals and aspirations through the lens of a single, uncommonly compelling fish. And like democracy�but with perhaps more success�they spread it around the world. This unusually well-written, interesting book deserves a place of honor for everyone who sees in trout more than ''just'' a fish."�Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean, Eye of the Albatross, and The View From Lazy Point, "Anyone interested in life as metaphor will find here the fascinating historical story of how different people saw their highest ideals and aspirations through the lens of a single, uncommonly compelling fish. And like democracy-but with perhaps more success-they spread it around the world. This unusually well-written, interesting book deserves a place of honor for everyone who sees in trout more than ''just'' a fish."-Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean, Eye of the Albatross, and The View From Lazy Point, "A fascinating story of man's urge to cultivate and disseminate a beautiful coldwater fish-at times to the detriment of native species but also the joy of anglers who would not otherwise have the opportunity to catch a trout.A gripping blend of early American history, discussions on taxonomy, and questions of how best to preserve wildness and the indigenous in a world where the human relationship to Nature is complex and always changing."-James Prosek, author of Trout of the World, "This book rewards readers in two equally significant ways. First, it entertains us with stories of intrinsic interest and even mind-stretching improbability. Second, it invites us to be smarter and more congenial citizens, more inclined to think productively about our environmental challenges and dilemmas, and more prepared to rise above faction and return to regarding 'the public good.'"-Patricia Nelson Limerick, Faculty Director of Center for the American West, and author of The Legacy of Conquest: The Unbroken Past of the American West and Something in the Soil: Legacies and Reckonings in the New West, "Make no mistake, this book is a major event in the history of angling and ecological analysis. It needs to become the stuff of every angler's conversation and practice. And it's such a pleasure to read!"--Gordon Wickstrom, American Angler, "[H]ighly readable . . . Halverson treats the history of rainbow trout like a detective story and interviews or writes about a cast of fascinating characters. . . . an excellent and entertaining read."-Peter B. Moyle, The Quarterly Review of Biology, "this brief book is an excellent and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of conservation, but especially the history of how rainbow trout became an entirely synthetic fish" - Peter B. Moyle, The Quarterly Review of Biology, "A well-paced, completely absorbing tale of how man and trout have changed the landscape of the planet."--Ralph Cutter, California Fly Fisher, "Halverson's book is a microhistory, an examination of America's involvement with a favored fish that sheds light on broader truths regarding our recent relationship with the natural world."-- Chronicle Review, �With prose as engaging as it is thoughtful, Halverson has crafted an absorbing cautionary tale of ecological trial and error, documenting our tardy but increasing understanding of biological interdependence and its immeasurable value.�--Washington Post, "A fascinating story of man's urge to cultivate and disseminate a beautiful coldwater fish-at times to the detriment of native species but also the joy of anglers who would not otherwise have the opportunity to catch a trout. A gripping blend of early American history, discussions on taxonomy, and questions of how best to preserve wildness and the indigenous in a world where the human relationship to Nature is complex and always changing."-James Prosek, author of Trout of the World, "In this brilliant study, Anders Halverson illuminates the astonishing history of the rainbow trout, a native of the tributaries of eastern and western Pacific coastal rivers, introduced to at least 45 countries, and every continent except Antarctica. But why does he call it 'an entirely synthetic fish?' You'll have to read this remarkable book for the answer."-Richard Ellis, author of Tuna: A Love Story and On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear, "With prose as engaging as it is thoughtful, Halverson has crafted an absorbing cautionary tale of ecological trial and error, documenting our tardy but increasing understanding of biological interdependence and its immeasurable value."-- Washington Post , "Make no mistake, this book is a major event in the history of angling and ecological analysis. It needs to become the stuff of every angler's conversation and practice. And it's such a pleasure to read!"--Gordon Wickstrom, American Angler , "With prose as engaging as it is thoughtful, Halverson has crafted an absorbing cautionary tale of ecological trial and error, documenting our tardy but increasing understanding of biological interdependence and its immeasurable value."-- Washington Post, "Halverson's account of the Green River project was gripping, and in fact, read a lot like a novel (I half-expected Bond to show up)."--Tom Chandler, The Trout Underground, "In this brilliant study, Anders Halverson illuminates the astonishing history of the rainbow trout, a native of the tributaries of eastern and western Pacific coastal rivers, introduced to at least 45 countries, and every continent except Antarctica. But why does he call it ''an entirely synthetic fish?'' You'll have to read this remarkable book for the answer."-Richard Ellis, author of Tuna: A Love Story and On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear, "A fascinating story of man�s urge to cultivate and disseminate a beautiful coldwater fish�at times to the detriment of native species but also the joy of anglers who would not otherwise have the opportunity to catch a trout. A gripping blend of early American history, discussions on taxonomy, and questions of how best to preserve wildness and the indigenous in a world where the human relationship to Nature is complex and always changing."�James Prosek, author of Trout of the World
Copyright Date
2010
Target Audience
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2009-036200
Dewey Decimal
639.3/757
Dewey Edition
22
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Yes
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