The Return of the Mexican Gray Wolf: Back to the Blue

摘要: Review: The Return of the Mexican Gray Wolf Back to Blue By Bobbie Holaday Review by William T. Johnson Scottsdale Public Library, Palomino Branch, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Holaday. Blue. Tucson: University Arizona Press, 2003. 220 pp. ISBN 0-8165-2295-2 (cloth); 0-8165-2296-0 (paper). US$45.00 cloth; US$18.95 paper. Can one person make a difference? demonstrated that, in spite local resistance, media misinformation, bureaucratic ineptitude, strong emotions, weak scholarship notable researcher, and inadequate funding at all levels, she could still save an endangered species. Newly retired, took grass roots action formed advocacy group called PAWS (Preserve Arizona's WolveS) 1987. From there entered whirlwind controversy with environmentalists pitted against ranchers, citizens federal officials, friends neighbors, each side reintroduction issue claiming that God was their corner. Written chronologically, reader is able follow developments as they unfold. does excellent job introducing varied personalities involved objective clarity. She faithfully presents both sides specific issues, supplying necessary details without watering down passion expressed. Opposition advocates alike speak for themselves. In so doing, either hang themselves or vindicate position. Her primary strategy seeing reintroduced into Southwest correct massive amount misinformation circulating about wolves interactions people. launched educational campaign based on solid from best wolf authorities America. partnered Sonora Desert Museum promote accurate program use schools. This circulated widely throughout during 1990s. secondary simply persevere. totally embodied phrase, when going gets tough, tough get going. her patiently endured political wrangling, myths, personal insults aimed them opposition. sought establish dialogue trust forum open objective. Once had actually been released Range, goal accomplished disbanded.