About the book
The careers and ideas of four figures of monumental importance in the history of American conservation — George Perkins Marsh, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and John Wesley Powell — are explored in A Word for Nature. Robert Dorman offers lively portraits of each of these early environmental advocates, who witnessed firsthand the impact of economic expansion and industrial revolution on fragile landscapes from the forests of New England to the mountains of the West.
By examining the nineteenth-century world in which the four
men lived — its society, economy, politics, and culture — Dorman
sheds light on the roots of American environmentalism. He
provides an overview of the early decades of both resource
conservation and wilderness preservation, discussing how Marsh, Thoreau, Muir, and Powell helped define the issues that began changing the nation’s attitudes toward its environment by the early twentieth century. Dorman’s readings of works including Marsh’s Man and Nature, Thoreau’s The Maine Woods, Muir’s The Mountains of California, and Powell’s Report on the Lands of the Arid Region reveal their authors' influence on environmental thought and politics even up to the present day.
Editions of A Word for Nature
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807823965
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807846995
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890869548
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807861103
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The careers and ideas of four figures of monumental importance in the history of American conservation — George Perkins Marsh, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and John Wesley Powell — are explored in A Word for Nature. Robert Dorman offers lively portraits of each of these early environmental advocates, who witnessed firsthand the impact of economic expansion and industrial revolution on fragile landscapes from the forests of New England to the mountains of the West.
By examining the nineteenth-century world in which the four
men lived — its society, economy, politics, and culture — Dorman
sheds light on the roots of American environmentalism. He
provides an overview of the early decades of both resource
conservation and wilderness preservation, discussing how Marsh, Thoreau, Muir, and Powell helped define the issues that began changing the nation’s attitudes toward its environment by the early twentieth century. Dorman’s readings of works including Marsh’s Man and Nature, Thoreau’s The Maine Woods, Muir’s The Mountains of California, and Powell’s Report on the Lands of the Arid Region reveal their authors' influence on environmental thought and politics even up to the present day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Word for Nature about?
The careers and ideas of four figures of monumental importance in the history of American conservation — George Perkins Marsh, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and John Wesley Powell — are explored in A Word for Nature. Robert Dorman offers lively portraits of each of these early environmental advocates, who witnessed firsthand the impact of economic expansion and industrial revolution on fragile landscapes from the forests of New England to the mountains of the West.
By examining the nineteenth-century world in which the four
men lived — its society, economy, politics, and culture — Dorman
sheds light on the roots of American environmentalism. He
provides an overview of the early decades of both resource
conservation and wilderness preservation, discussing how Marsh, Thoreau, Muir, and Powell helped define the issues that began changing the nation’s attitudes toward its environment by the early twentieth century. Dorman’s readings of works including Marsh’s Man and Nature, Thoreau’s The Maine Woods, Muir’s The Mountains of California, and Powell’s Report on the Lands of the Arid Region reveal their authors' influence on environmental thought and politics even up to the present day.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Word for Nature?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Conservation of the environment
Where can I read a sample of A Word for Nature?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807823965
How long is A Word for Nature and how many pages does it have?
A Word for Nature has 272 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Word for Nature?
Robert L. Dorman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Word for Nature is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807823965) and paperback(ISBN 9780807846995) and ebook(ISBN 9798890869548) and ebook(ISBN 9780807861103)
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