Book Talk: Dr. Christopher Preston, "Tenacious Beasts"

32 Campus Dr.,Missoula MT 59812

01 March, 2023

Description

Please join us on the University of Montana campus in the Dell Brown Room of Turner Hall or on Zoom for a conversation with Dr. Christopher J. Preston on his new book, Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think About Animals. This book looks at cases of wildlife recovery to imagine charts the contours of an optimistic future with animals wildlife. It envisions a fresh way to exist alongside the natural world. Tenacious Beasts is a blend of optimism and surprise about a future lived harmoniously alongside our animal kin. If you plan to join us via Zoom, please register here on Eventbrite. The Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the event. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on UM's campus! Meet our speaker: Christopher J. Preston is a professor in the philosophy department at the University of Montana and a science writer. His work centers on wildlife, technology, and climate change. His new book, Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think About Animals investigates a number of species back from the brink of extinction. He meets the scientists, indigenous leaders, and activists responsible for their return and uncovers what these tenacious species have to teach. Christopher has written for The Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, Discover, The Conversation, Aeon, Slate.com, and The BBC. His award-winning book, The Synthetic Age: Outdesigning Evolution, Resurrecting Species, and Reengineering Our World, has been translated into six languages. He also gives talks in state parks, libraries, and breweries across Montana to campers and other audiences interested in conservation and technology. In early 2023, he won an annual award from the International Society for Environmental Ethics for his work as a public philosopher.