Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Polar Bear – Human Time Line xi
5. Map: Territories of Northern Peoples and Polar Bear Range xiv
6. A Beast for the Ages 1
7. The Life and Death of a Superstar 19
8. The Life and Death of a Superstar 30
9. Object of Scientific Curiosity 48
10. From White Terror to Trophy of Modernity 70
11. Zoo Bear and Circus Bear 95
12. Honored Guest and Ten-Legged Menace 121
13. A Taste of the Wild 139
14. The Transformative Bear 151
15. Helper and Protector 170
16. Lover, Super-Male, Mate 187
17. Archetype, Role Model, Eco Ambassador 207
18. Another Seaside Attraction 227
19. Notes 249
20. Associations and Websites 267
21. Selected Bibliography 269
22. Index 271
23. About the Author 290