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Longleaf pine forests are an iconic forest of the southeastern
United States. Although these forests were often called "pine
barrens" by early explorers and colonists, they were far from
barren. Frequent and low-intensity surface fires are fueled by the
unique plant diversity of the forest itself and serve as the
catalyst that perpetuates the ecosystem on which many rare species
depend. With this guide, authors John McGuire, Carol Denhof, and
Byron Levan reveal the forest’s unique characteristics by shining
a light on its inhabitants, the ecological processes that are
necessary for their survival, and how we as humans play a role in
shaping this ecosystem. Covering a wide range of topics, such as
the anatomy of the longleaf tree, its history (and revival), and
the surrounding fauna and flora, the authors provide the general
reader with a thorough understanding of a forest that used to
stretch as far as the eye could see. They claim that although the
remnants of this once-great longleaf pine forest exist, they are
often just a reminder of its former majesty, only recognizable to
the informed observer. The Forest That Fire Made is dedicated to
introducing the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts to many of
the unique animals and plants that their ancestors would have
known. This guide includes three hundred color images of the flora
and fauna that make longleaf pine forests their habitat and more
than forty detailed drawings that document the most common species
of animals, plants, and insects found there. It also describes more
than forty longleaf pine forests to visit in nine southern states:
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. In these preserved areas (many
of which are publicly accessible), one can still experience the
majesty of these once-dominant ecological communities.
ESPN has grown from a start-up cable network in a small Connecticut
town to a $50 billion global enterprise. For the past 35 years,
ESPN - along with its sister networks - has been the preeminent
source for sports for millions around the globe. Its 24-hour
coverage of sports news and programming has cultivated generations
of sports consumers, utilizing multiple ESPN platforms for news and
entertainment. The pervasiveness of the company's branded content
has influenced how sports fans think and feel about the people who
play and control these games. In The ESPN Effect, leading sports
media scholars examine ESPN and its impact on culture, sports
journalism, audience, and the business of sports media. The final
part of the book considers the future of ESPN, beginning with an
interview with Chris LaPlaca, ESPN senior vice president. As the
first academic text dedicated to the self-proclaimed "worldwide
leader in sports", this book contributes to the growth of sports
media research and provides a starting point for scholars examining
the present and future impact of ESPN.
ESPN has grown from a start-up cable network in a small Connecticut
town to a $50 billion global enterprise. For the past 35 years,
ESPN - along with its sister networks - has been the preeminent
source for sports for millions around the globe. Its 24-hour
coverage of sports news and programming has cultivated generations
of sports consumers, utilizing multiple ESPN platforms for news and
entertainment. The pervasiveness of the company's branded content
has influenced how sports fans think and feel about the people who
play and control these games. In The ESPN Effect, leading sports
media scholars examine ESPN and its impact on culture, sports
journalism, audience, and the business of sports media. The final
part of the book considers the future of ESPN, beginning with an
interview with Chris LaPlaca, ESPN senior vice president. As the
first academic text dedicated to the self-proclaimed "worldwide
leader in sports", this book contributes to the growth of sports
media research and provides a starting point for scholars examining
the present and future impact of ESPN.
ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape considers the ways the
network is reinventing itself as it enters its fifth decade. In
their previous book, The ESPN Effect (2015), the editors made the
observation that ESPN was a pervasive branded-content provider
across multiple media platforms, delivering programs and
information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to influence how
sports fans think and feel about the people who play and control
these games. ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape asks
whether that will hold true in the 2020s and beyond. The past
decade has seen momentous changes in the sports media landscape,
among them the massive proliferation of mobile platforms as a major
source of sports content, astronomical growth in fantasy sport and
esport industries, and the increasing entanglement of sports media
in contentious sociopolitical debates. The contributors to this
book analyze how ESPN has navigated the shifting playing field and
speculate on what the next decade might bring for ESPN and the
global sports media industry.
ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape considers the ways the
network is reinventing itself as it enters its fifth decade. In
their previous book, The ESPN Effect (2015), the editors made the
observation that ESPN was a pervasive branded-content provider
across multiple media platforms, delivering programs and
information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to influence how
sports fans think and feel about the people who play and control
these games. ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape asks
whether that will hold true in the 2020s and beyond. The past
decade has seen momentous changes in the sports media landscape,
among them the massive proliferation of mobile platforms as a major
source of sports content, astronomical growth in fantasy sport and
esport industries, and the increasing entanglement of sports media
in contentious sociopolitical debates. The contributors to this
book analyze how ESPN has navigated the shifting playing field and
speculate on what the next decade might bring for ESPN and the
global sports media industry.
Additional Contributors Include P. K. Whipple, H. C. Murphy, H. H.
Evans, And Others.
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