About the book
The broad sweep of environmental and ecological history has until now been written and understood in predominantly male terms. In Made From This Earth, Vera Norwood explores the relationship of women to the natural environment through the work of writers, illustrators, landscape and garden designers, ornithologists, botanists, biologists, and conservationists.
Norwood begins by showing that the study and promotion of botany was an activity deemed appropriate for women in the early 1800s. After highlighting the work of nineteenth-century scientific illustrators and garden designers, she focuses on nature’s advocates such as Rachel Carson and Dian Fossey who differed strongly with men on both women’s “nature” and the value of the natural world. These women challenged the dominant, male-controlled ideologies, often framing their critique with reference to values arising from the female experience. Norwood concludes with an analysis of the utopian solutions posed by ecofeminists, the most recent group of women to contest men over the meaning and value of nature.
Editions of Made From This Earth
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807820629
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807843963
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469617442
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890884282
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The broad sweep of environmental and ecological history has until now been written and understood in predominantly male terms. In Made From This Earth, Vera Norwood explores the relationship of women to the natural environment through the work of writers, illustrators, landscape and garden designers, ornithologists, botanists, biologists, and conservationists.
Norwood begins by showing that the study and promotion of botany was an activity deemed appropriate for women in the early 1800s. After highlighting the work of nineteenth-century scientific illustrators and garden designers, she focuses on nature’s advocates such as Rachel Carson and Dian Fossey who differed strongly with men on both women’s “nature” and the value of the natural world. These women challenged the dominant, male-controlled ideologies, often framing their critique with reference to values arising from the female experience. Norwood concludes with an analysis of the utopian solutions posed by ecofeminists, the most recent group of women to contest men over the meaning and value of nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Made From This Earth about?
The broad sweep of environmental and ecological history has until now been written and understood in predominantly male terms. In Made From This Earth, Vera Norwood explores the relationship of women to the natural environment through the work of writers, illustrators, landscape and garden designers, ornithologists, botanists, biologists, and conservationists.
Norwood begins by showing that the study and promotion of botany was an activity deemed appropriate for women in the early 1800s. After highlighting the work of nineteenth-century scientific illustrators and garden designers, she focuses on nature’s advocates such as Rachel Carson and Dian Fossey who differed strongly with men on both women’s “nature” and the value of the natural world. These women challenged the dominant, male-controlled ideologies, often framing their critique with reference to values arising from the female experience. Norwood concludes with an analysis of the utopian solutions posed by ecofeminists, the most recent group of women to contest men over the meaning and value of nature.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Made From This Earth?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups > Gender studies: women and girls
Where can I read a sample of Made From This Earth?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807820629
How long is Made From This Earth and how many pages does it have?
Made From This Earth has 392 page(s)
Is Made From This Earth part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Gender and American Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Made From This Earth?
Vera Norwood
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Made From This Earth is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807820629) and paperback(ISBN 9780807843963) and ebook(ISBN 9781469617442) and pdf(ISBN 9798890884282)
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