Country United Kingdom Publication date 1989 Pages 241 ISBN 1903998271 Followed by Amazon Watershed | Language English Media type Print Originally published 1989 Page count 241 Subject West Papua | |
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Publisher Michael Joseph, Green Books (2003) Similar Amazon Watershed, Captive State, Anti‑capitalism, How Did We Get Into This Mes, Heat | ||
Poisoned Arrows: An investigative journey through the forbidden lands of West Papua is a 1989 book by British writer and environmental and political activist, George Monbiot. Another edition was released in 2003.
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Background
The book covers Monbiot's travels in the 'forbidden forest territories of Irian Jaya' and his experiences with ancient tribes, who Monbiot claims are being 'systematically exterminated' along with their wild forests.
Reception
The book was widely praised in diverse sources. The Sunday Express described the book as 'stunning...the strength of the book is that he resists the twin temptations of humourless campaigning and macho bragging' whilst the Sunday Telegraph noted 'Monbiot is fascinating about the forest, the birds, the plants and, above all, the people. His descriptions of the various tribes and their beliefs are both erudite and affecting in their warmth'. The book was also commended in the New Scientist, the Mail on Sunday and the Sunday Correspondent.