The way of the panda
Subtitle: the curious history of China's political animal
By: Henry Nicholls
Publisher: Profile
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
ISBN-13: 9781846683688; 9781847652911
Subjects: Wildlife conservation; Giant panda; Nature conservation; Social aspects; Animals and civilization; Foreign relations; History
Description: Using the story of the panda since its 'discovery' 150 years ago in the highlands of China, this title charts the emergence of modern China onto the global stage; examines our changing attitude to the natural world; and, offers an history of the conservation movement.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-294) and index.
Table of contents: title: A most excellent black-and-white bear; title: Skin and bones; title: Game on; title: Live action; title: Communist goods; title: The face of conservation; title: Sexual politics; title: Life after death; title: Presidential pandas; title: Born free; title: Captive subjects; title: Into the future.