Black Swan Song: Life and Work of a Wetland Writer

Rod Giblett is a pioneer transdisciplinary researcher and writer of fiction and non-fiction who has researched, written, and published more than 25 books in the environmental humanities, especially wetland cultural studies, and psychoanalytic ecology. Black Swan Song combines memoir and studies in the Environmental Humanities to trace his early and later life and work, including conversations in conservation counter-theology between the twelve minor biblical prophets and twelve environmental apostles. It provides resources for living and being with the earth in dark and troubled times by offering a journey of hope for learning to live bio- and psycho-symbiotic livelihoods in bioregional home habitats of the living earth and in the Symbiocene.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2021
Publisher: University Press of America

Black Swan Song: Combining Memoir and Studies in the Environmental Humanities

Rod Giblett, a renowned environmentalist, author, and pioneer in the field of the Environmental Humanities, has written a captivating book titled "Black Swan Song." This work seamlessly blends autobiography with scholarly insights, offering a unique and personal account of Giblett's life and work.

For over 25 years, Giblett has been a leading local wetland conservationist, environmental activist, and transdisciplinary researcher and writer of fiction and non-fiction. His extensive research in the environmental humanities, particularly wetland cultural studies and psychoanalytic ecology, has resulted in the publication of more than 25 books.

"Black Swan Song" takes readers on a journey through Rod's early and later life and work. Born in Borneo as the child of Christian missionaries, he experienced a diverse upbringing, including his time at Bible College and his journey as a High School dropout. Giblett's academic pursuits led him to study at three universities, ultimately culminating in his becoming an academic, activist, and author.

In addition to his personal narrative, "Black Swan Song" also includes conversations in conservation counter-theology between the twelve minor biblical prophets and twelve environmental apostles. These conversations shed light on the interconnectedness between religion and environmentalism, highlighting the role of prophets and apostles in advocating for sustainable practices and protecting the natural world.

The book introduces twelve more environmental apostles who have made significant contributions to green thinking and living. These individuals, including John Clare, Rebecca Solnit, John Charles Ryan, and many others, share their insights and experiences, providing valuable resources for those seeking ways to live and be with the earth in challenging times.

"Black Swan Song" blends various modes and genres, including memoir, essay, story, criticism, and more, creating a rich and multi-dimensional narrative. It offers readers a journey of hope, guiding them toward learning to live bio- and psycho-symbiotic livelihoods in bioregional home habitats of the living earth and in the Symbiocene, the hoped-for age that supersedes the Anthropocene.

Through his writing, Rod Giblett inspires and empowers individuals to embrace a more sustainable and environmentally conscious way of life. His work serves as a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of connecting with nature in order to create a better future for ourselves and future generations.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780761872788