Whale Song
Whale Song by Margret Grebowicz, published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA on September 7, 2017, is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between humans and whales. This 152-page book delves into the lives of these intelligent marine mammals, examining their social behaviors and the elusive nature of their songs. Through this lens, the author reflects on broader themes of communication and connection, particularly in the context of contemporary environmental and social challenges.
Readers will find that Whale Song engages with various subjects, including social science, anthropology, and aesthetics, as it contemplates the significance of ocean ecosystems. The book invites reflection on the lessons that can be drawn from the depths of the sea, offering insights into human social life and intimacy. As part of the Object Lessons series, it presents a unique perspective on the hidden lives of ordinary things, encouraging a deeper understanding of both whales and the human experience.
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.
The sapiens of the sea, whales are the other intelligent, social, and loquacious animal. But they seem to swim away the more people chase after them in an effort to communicate and connect. Why does the meaning of their mesmerizing songs continue to elude us? In times of unprecedented environmental and social loss, Whale Song ponders the problems facing ocean ecosystems and offers lessons from those depths for human social life and intimacy.
Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.
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