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The Lost Wolves Of Japan (Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books)
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Many Japanese Once Revered The Wolf As Oguchi No Magami, Or Largemouthed Pure God, But As Japan Began Its Modern Transformation Wolves Lost Their Otherworldly Status And Became Noxious Animals That Needed To Be Killed. By 1905 They Had Disappeared From The Country. In This Spirited And Absorbing Narrative, Brett Walker Takes A Deep Look At The Scientific, Cultural, And Environmental Dimensions Of Wolf Extinction In Japan And Tracks Changing Attitudes Toward Nature Through Japan'S Long History.Grain Farmers Once Worshiped Wolves At Shrines And Left Food Offerings Near Their Dens, Beseeching The Elusive Canine To Protect Their Crops From The Sharp Hooves And Voracious Appetites Of Wild Boars And Deer. Talismans And Charms Adorned With Images Of Wolves Protected Against Fire, Disease, And Other Calamities And Brought Fertility To Agrarian Communities And To Couples Hoping To Have Children. The Ainu People Believed That They Were Born From The Union Of A Wolflike Creature And A Goddess.In The Eighteenth Century, Wolves Were Seen As Rabid Mankillers In Many Parts Of Japan. Highly Ritualized Wolf Hunts Were Instigated To Cleanse The Landscape Of What Many Considered As Demons. By The Nineteenth Century, However, The Destruction Of Wolves Had Become Decidedly Unceremonious, As Seen On The Island Of Hokkaido. Through Poisoning, Hired Hunters, And A Bounty System, One Of The Archipelago'S Largest Carnivores Was Systematically Erased.The Story Of Wolf Extinction Exposes The Underside Of Japan'S Modernization. Certain Wolf Scientists Still Camp Out In Japan To Listen For Any Trace Of The Elusive Canines. The Quiet They Experience Reminds Us Of The Profound Silence That Awaits All Humanity When, As The Japanese Priest Kenko Taught Almost Seven Centuries Ago, We Look On Fellow Sentient Creatures Without Feeling Compassion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Lost Wolves of Japan' about? A: 'The Lost Wolves of Japan' explores the historical and cultural significance of wolves in Japan, detailing their transformation from revered beings to symbols of fear and extinction.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Lost Wolves of Japan' is Brett L. Walker, who delves into the scientific and environmental aspects of wolf extinction in Japan.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Lost Wolves of Japan' has a total of 360 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Lost Wolves of Japan' published? A: 'The Lost Wolves of Japan' was published on March 14, 2008.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The book covers themes such as cultural attitudes towards nature, the impact of modernization on wildlife, and the historical reverence for wolves in Japanese society.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Lost Wolves of Japan' is suitable for academic research, particularly in fields like environmental studies, cultural anthropology, and history.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in environmental issues, Japanese culture, wildlife conservation, and historical narratives will likely enjoy this book.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book does not specify if it includes illustrations or photographs, focusing instead on narrative and analysis.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.