Latitudes : Encounters with a Changing Planet.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McNeil, Jean.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nature and civilization.

Human ecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (269 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Barbican Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book by Jean McNeil explores the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world, focusing on landscapes, ecological systems, and the voices of the environment. Drawing from McNeil's experiences in remote regions such as Antarctica, the Arctic, and the African wilderness, the narrative blends memoir, travel writing, and philosophical inquiry. The author examines the connection between identity, place, and the profound impact of nature on human consciousness. With themes of environmental awareness, exploration of inner and outer worlds, and the search for meaning, the work is both introspective and deeply tied to the physical environments described. It is intended for readers interested in ecology, travel, and personal reflection. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Biography

Previous Books by Jean McNeil

Contents

Prologue

Part I We Walked Out of This Land

Ephemeral

Running

The Edge of Reality

The Quenching

The Trophic Pyramid

Part II The Bowl of Winter

Uncharted Waters

Albedo

Paleo People

Ilulissat

Hotel Arctic

Part III The End of Desire

Las Islas

Stone Runs

Storm Petrel

Part IV Bitter Pastoral

The Land With No Fat

The Skeleton Coast

Part V The Blue Desert

Departures

The Ninth Wave Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781909954137

1909954136

OCLC:

1492998870