About the book
From semitropical coastal areas to high mountain terrain, from swampy lowlands to modern cities, the environment holds a fundamental importance in shaping the character of the American South. This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture surveys the dynamic environmental forces that have shaped human culture in the region — and the ways humans have shaped their environment. Articles examine how the South’s ecology, physiography, and climate have influenced southerners — not only as a daily fact of life but also as a metaphor for understanding culture and identity.
This volume includes ninety-eight essays that explore — both broadly and specifically — elements of the southern environment. Thematic overviews address subjects such as plants, animals, energy use and development, and natural disasters. Shorter topical entries feature familiar species such as the alligator, the ivory-billed woodpecker, kudzu, and the mockingbird. Also covered are important individuals in southern environmental history and prominent places in the landscape, such as the South’s national parks and seashores. New articles cover contemporary issues in land use and conservation, environmental protection, and the current status of the flora and fauna widely associated with the South.
Editions of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807831700
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807858561
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469616605
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469616612
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890880987
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From semitropical coastal areas to high mountain terrain, from swampy lowlands to modern cities, the environment holds a fundamental importance in shaping the character of the American South. This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture surveys the dynamic environmental forces that have shaped human culture in the region — and the ways humans have shaped their environment. Articles examine how the South’s ecology, physiography, and climate have influenced southerners — not only as a daily fact of life but also as a metaphor for understanding culture and identity.
This volume includes ninety-eight essays that explore — both broadly and specifically — elements of the southern environment. Thematic overviews address subjects such as plants, animals, energy use and development, and natural disasters. Shorter topical entries feature familiar species such as the alligator, the ivory-billed woodpecker, kudzu, and the mockingbird. Also covered are important individuals in southern environmental history and prominent places in the landscape, such as the South’s national parks and seashores. New articles cover contemporary issues in land use and conservation, environmental protection, and the current status of the flora and fauna widely associated with the South.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture about?
From semitropical coastal areas to high mountain terrain, from swampy lowlands to modern cities, the environment holds a fundamental importance in shaping the character of the American South. This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture surveys the dynamic environmental forces that have shaped human culture in the region — and the ways humans have shaped their environment. Articles examine how the South’s ecology, physiography, and climate have influenced southerners — not only as a daily fact of life but also as a metaphor for understanding culture and identity.
This volume includes ninety-eight essays that explore — both broadly and specifically — elements of the southern environment. Thematic overviews address subjects such as plants, animals, energy use and development, and natural disasters. Shorter topical entries feature familiar species such as the alligator, the ivory-billed woodpecker, kudzu, and the mockingbird. Also covered are important individuals in southern environmental history and prominent places in the landscape, such as the South’s national parks and seashores. New articles cover contemporary issues in land use and conservation, environmental protection, and the current status of the flora and fauna widely associated with the South.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture?
Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Encyclopaedias and reference works > General encyclopaedias
Where can I read a sample of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807831700
How long is The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture and how many pages does it have?
The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture has 314 page(s)
Is The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture?
The University of North Carolina Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807831700) and paperback(ISBN 9780807858561) and ebook(ISBN 9781469616605) and ebook(ISBN 9781469616612) and pdf(ISBN 9798890880987)
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