Häftad, Engelska, 2009
On the Fireline – Living and Dying with Wildland Firefighters
Del i serien Fieldwork Encounters and Discoveries (CHUP)
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Beskrivning
In this rugged account of a rugged profession, Matthew Desmond explores the heart and soul of the wildland firefighter. Having joined a firecrew in northern Arizona as a young man, Desmond relates his experiences with intimate knowledge and native ease, adroitly balancing emotion with analysis and action with insight. "On the Fireline" shows that these firefighters aren't adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes, as they're so often portrayed. An immersion into a dangerous world, "On the Fireline" is also a sophisticated analysis of a high-risk profession - and a captivating read.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum: 2009-08-01
- Mått: 156 x 230 x 22 mm
- Vikt: 566 g
- Format: Häftad
- Språk: Engelska
- Serie: Fieldwork Encounters and Discoveries (CHUP)
- Antal sidor: 368
- Förlag: The University of Chicago Press
- ISBN: 9780226144092
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Matthew Desmond is a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
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"Gripping.... A masterful account of how young men are able to face down wildfire, and why they volunteer for such an enterprise in the first place." - David Grazian, Sociological Forum "Along with the risks and sorrow, Desmond also presents the humor and camaraderie of ordinary men performing extraordinary tasks.... A good complement to Norman Maclean's Young Men and Fire. Recommended." - Library Journal"
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