On the Fireline: Living and Dying with Wildland Firefighters - Paperback
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On the Fireline: Living and Dying with Wildland Firefighters - Paperback
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by Matthew Desmond (Author)
A classic early work by the author of Evicted, a close-up look at the lives of wildland firefighters
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 the 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.
Author Biography
Matthew Desmond is a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.7 x 5.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 01, 2009