On the Fireline – Living and Dying with Wildland Firefighters

Name: On the Fireline – Living and Dying with Wildland Firefighters
Author: Matthew Desmond

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Paperback, 368 blz. | Engels

University Of Chicago Press | 1e druk, 2009

ISBN13: 9780226144092

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Hoofdrubriek : Mens en maatschappij

University Of Chicago Press 1e druk, 2009 9780226144092

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In this rugged account of a rugged profession, Matthew Desmond explores the heart and soul of the wildland firefighter. Having joined a firecrew in northern Arizona as a young man, Desmond relates his experiences with intimate knowledge and native ease, adroitly balancing emotion with analysis and action with insight.

'On the Fireline' shows that these firefighters aren't adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes, as they're so often portrayed.

An immersion into a dangerous world, 'On the Fireline' is also a sophisticated analysis of a high-risk profession - and a captivating read.