The Natural West offers essays reflecting the natural history of
the American West as written by one of its most respected
environmental historians. Developing a provocative theme, Dan
Flores asserts that Western environmental history cannot be
explained by examining place, culture, or policy alone, but should
be understood within the context of a universal human nature.
The Natural West entertains the notion that we all have a
biological nature that helps explain some of our attitudes towards
the environment. FLores also explains the ways in which various
cultures-including the Comanches, New Mexico Hispanos, Mormons,
Texans, and Montanans-interact with the environment of the
West.
Gracefully moving between the personal and the objective, Flores
intersperses his writings with literature, scientific theory, and
personal reflection. The topics cover a wide range-from historical
human nature regarding animals and exploration, to the
environmental histories of particular Western bioregions, and
finally, to Western restoration as the great environmental theme of
the twenty-first century.
General
Imprint: |
University of Oklahoma Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2016 |
First published: |
March 2003 |
Authors: |
Dan Flores
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
304 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8061-3537-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
The environment >
General
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LSN: |
0-8061-3537-9 |
Barcode: |
9780806135373 |
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