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Being Salmon, Being Human: Encountering the Wild in Us and Us in the Wild

by Martin Lee Mueller
Chelsea Green. 2017. 384p. notes. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781603587457. pap. $25. PHIL
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In this lyrical nonfiction debut, philosophy PhD Mueller critiques modern Western society's attitudes toward the natural world, using salmon as both case study and controlling metaphor, juxtaposing the modern salmon farming industry with Native American tradition. The result is a cross-disciplinary work interweaving aspects of philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and environmental ecology to advocate for a more empathetic, respectful, and holistic approach toward interacting with the natural world. Mueller creates an accessible introduction to environmental philosophy—the branch of philosophy dealing with humans' relationship to nature—with a strong narrative thread.
VERDICT Appropriate for academic libraries and large public libraries. May hold special interest for institutions based in the Pacific Northwest.
Reviewed by Lindsay Morton, P.L. of Science, San Francisco , Jan 12, 2017
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