Mountains and Desire
By Margret Grebowicz
By Margret Grebowicz
By Margret Grebowicz
By Margret Grebowicz
Category: Sports | Philosophy
Category: Sports | Philosophy
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$14.95
May 11, 2021 | ISBN 9781912248933
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May 11, 2021 | ISBN 9781913462239
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Praise
“In this beautiful book, Margret Grebowicz examines the many meanings of mountaineering, then and now: what these meanings tell us about ourselves, and what they tell us about mountains as well.” – Steven Shaviro, author of Discognition
“A philosophical speed-climb, a topo map of our new Terra Incognita. I finished it grateful for a new sense of clarity.”
– Kim Stanley Robinson
“A treasure trove of insights exploring and critiquing the idea of climbing – upward pursuit -– in all its forms. Generous, fascinating, and written in sharp and lucid prose, Mountains and Desire illuminates an intoxicating and dangerous obsession through a startling range of material.” – Martin MacInnes, author of Infinite Ground
“A fascinating attempt to answer the eternal question – why are you going up there? – for a new century. It will spur many to think more deeply.” – Bill McKibben, author of Wandering Home
“Offers a timely appraisal of our relationship with high places.” – Caught by the River
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