Is a River Alive? (Hardcover)

From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.

At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent concept.

The book flows first to northern Ecuador, where a miraculous cloud-forest and its rivers are threatened by goldmining.

Then, to the wounded rivers, creeks and lagoons of southern India, where a desperate battle to save the lives of these waterbodies is under way.

And finally, to north-eastern Quebec, where a spectacular wild river – the Mutehekau or Magpie – is being defended from death by damming in a river-rights campaign.

General

Imprint:	Hamish Hamilton
Release date:	16 June 2025
Authors:	Robert Macfarlane
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-0-241-62481-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > General Books > Promotion > Pre-Orders
LSN:	0-241-62481-9
Barcode:	9780241624814

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