Kowalsky's book does a fine job in showing why there are good reasons to keep hunting in high esteem, to learn a great deal from it about human biology and culture, and to eat hunted meat. (About.com, 25 October 2011) Recommended. Academic and general library collections, all levels. (Choice, 1 March 2011) If you don't mind having your convictions challenged or your viewpoint broadened this book should be on your reading list. (Alberta Outdoorsmen, 1 May 2011) Just as you always see something new, even if you've walked that forest a hundred times before, certain essays can give you a glimpse of something you hadn't seen or thought of before. Some of the essays are even down-right fun to read. (Primitive Archer Magazine, January 2011)Nathan Kowalsky provides a forum of diverse ideas and voices about hunting that ensemble, becomes the most recent attempt that I am aware of at showcasing serious writers on the topic. Most of these essays are written with an intelligent audience in mind, although the reader need not be a philosopher.( The Trumpeter, 1 December 2010) It does provide fresh perspectives by both academic and non academic authors on a variety of hunting topics such as hunting in culture, politics and tradition; the relationship of hunting to nature and human nature and the hoary old topic of hunting ethics... In my opinion, I found it the most refreshing book of its kind that I have read in years. (AFRICAN INDABA, November 2008) Presenting all these diverse views in one relatively small book, a mere 258 pages, is a vision implemented, without which, most readers invested in learning more about hunting, would sorely miss if they knew their want. (Book Review , 1 December 2010). There's a really fine essay by the biologist Valerius Geist on how hunting has played a significant role in human development. Kay, my wife, contributed an essay on bow-hunting with self-made equipment. There are other essays on the human-animal relationship, even a few comparing hunting to vegetarianism. Lots of other provocative pieces. (Leather Wall, September 2010) If you're interested in sharpening your thinking skills on the subject of hunting, I've got a great new book for you: Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone: In Search of the Wild Life. (NorCal Cazadora, October 2010) Featuring contributions from a wide range of academic and non-academic sources, including both hunters and nonhunters, this book is for general readers, especially those who hunt (Hunting for Meaning: A Glimpse of the Game), as well as self-professed foodies and vegetarians. (Fishing and Outdoors Newspaper, October 2010)
