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McPhee: The Control of Nature (Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, 1990)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “* See full item description for details. *”
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Subject
- Science & Technology
- Subjects
- Mathematics & Sciences
- Age Level
- Adults
- ISBN
- 9780374522599
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
ISBN-10
0374522596
ISBN-13
9780374522599
eBay Product ID (ePID)
152302
Product Key Features
Book Title
Control of Nature
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1990
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Conservation & Protection, Ecology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
All three elemental battles recounted by the masterly McPhee are unified by the most uncontrolled and stubborn of all forces: human nature., Some of his passages left me gasping for breath...This book gave me more pure enjoyment than anything I've read in a long time., "All three elemental battles recounted by the masterly McPhee are unified by the most uncontrolled and stubborn of all forces: human nature." -- R. Z. Sheppard, Time "It is difficult to put these stories aside. If the stories bear witness to the ultimate triumph of nature over human engineering, they also testify to the triumph of art over nature." -- Stephen J. Pyne, The New York Times Book Review (front page) "This book is unmistakable McPhee: the silky narrative, with keen detail and sharp dialogue, the finely drawn characters, the nimble metaphors." -- Stephen MacDonald, The Wall Street Journal "Some of his passages left me gasping for breath...This book gave me more pure enjoyment than anything I've read in a long time." -- Christopher Shaw, The Washington Post Book World, It is difficult to put these stories aside. If the stories bear witness to the ultimate triumph of nature over human engineering, they also testify to the triumph of art over nature., All three elemental battles recounted by the masterly McPhee are unified by the most uncontrolled and stubborn of all forces: human nature." --R. Z. Sheppard,Time It is difficult to put these stories aside. If the stories bear witness to the ultimate triumph of nature over human engineering, they also testify to the triumph of art over nature." --Stephen J. Pyne,The New York Times Book Review(front page) This book is unmistakable McPhee: the silky narrative, with keen detail and sharp dialogue, the finely drawn characters, the nimble metaphors." --Stephen MacDonald,The Wall Street Journal Some of his passages left me gasping for breath…This book gave me more pure enjoyment than anything I've read in a long time." --Christopher Shaw,The Washington Post Book World, "All three elemental battles recounted by the masterly McPhee are unified by the most uncontrolled and stubborn of all forces: human nature." --R. Z. Sheppard, Time "It is difficult to put these stories aside. If the stories bear witness to the ultimate triumph of nature over human engineering, they also testify to the triumph of art over nature." --Stephen J. Pyne, The New York Times Book Review (front page) "This book is unmistakable McPhee: the silky narrative, with keen detail and sharp dialogue, the finely drawn characters, the nimble metaphors." --Stephen MacDonald, The Wall Street Journal "Some of his passages left me gasping for breath…This book gave me more pure enjoyment than anything I've read in a long time." --Christopher Shaw, The Washington Post Book World, This book is unmistakable McPhee: the silky narrative, with keen detail and sharp dialogue, the finely drawn characters, the nimble metaphors.
Dewey Decimal
304.2
Synopsis
The Control of Nature is John McPhee's bestselling account of places where people are locked in combat with nature. Taking us deep into these contested territories, McPhee details the strageties and tactics through which people attempt to control nature. Most striking is his depiction of the main contestants: nature in complex and awesome guises, and those attempting to wrest control from her - stubborn, sometimes foolhardy, more often ingenious, and always arresting characters.
LC Classification Number
TD170.M36 1990
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- t***6 (28)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat experience. I ordered a luxury hardcover for which the condition of the book is important and the packing was great and the item was as described. I asked questions during the process and the seller was responsive and helpful. I would definitely buy again from this sellerPARMET: Kennedy: Jack/Presidency (Two-Volume Set) (Lib of Pres) (Easton, 1986) (#267087637499)
- s***l (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook received clearly packaged with great care. Clean cover with no creases. Like-new book for a great used price. Excited to dive in. Seller was prompt and professional. Will go back to seller next time I’m looking for books.
- -***a (33)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThank you William for the book and the kind note! The book is as described and it's a great source of knowledge concerning North American Geology. It was very well packaged and arrived within the mentioned times.