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In the decades following the Civil Waras industrialization, urbanization, and economic expansion increasingly reshaped the landscapemany Americans began seeking adventure and aesthetic gratification through avian pursuits. By the turn of the century, hundreds of thousands of middleand upperclass devotees were rushing to join Audubon societies, purchase field guides, and keep records of the species they encountered in the wild. Mark Barrow vividly reconstructs this story not only through the experiences of birdwatchers, collectors, conservationists, and taxidermists, but also through those of a relatively new breed of bird enthusiast: the technically oriented ornithologist. In exploring how ornithologists struggled to forge a discipline and profession amidst an explosion of popular interest in natural history, A Passion for Birds provides the first booklength history of American ornithology from the death of John James Audubon to the Second World War.Barrow shows how efforts to form a scientific community distinct from popular birders met with only partial success. The founding of the American Ornithologists' Union in 1883 and the subsequent expansion of formal educational and employment opportunities in ornithology marked important milestones in this campaign. Yet by the middle of the twentieth century, when ornithology had finally achieved the status of a modern profession, its practitioners remained dependent on the services of birdwatchers and other amateur enthusiasts. Environmental issues also loom large in Barrow's account as he traces areas of both cooperation and conflict between ornithologists and wildlife conservationists.Recounting a colorful story based on the interactions among a wide variety of birdlovers, this book will interest historians of science, environmental historians, ornithologists, birdwatchers, and anyone curious about the historical roots of today's birding boom.
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- Q: What is 'A Passion for Birds' about? A: 'A Passion for Birds' explores the history of American ornithology from the late 19th century to World War II, detailing the rise of birdwatching and the development of ornithology as a scientific discipline.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Passion for Birds' is Mark V. Barrow Jr.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'A Passion for Birds' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Passion for Birds' contain? A: The book has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'A Passion for Birds' published? A: 'A Passion for Birds' was published on February 7, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for birdwatchers? A: Yes, 'A Passion for Birds' is suitable for birdwatchers, historians of science, and anyone interested in the historical roots of birding.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: 'A Passion for Birds' covers themes such as the relationship between ornithologists and amateur birdwatchers, the impact of industrialization on birding, and environmental conservation issues.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if 'A Passion for Birds' includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic studies? A: Yes, 'A Passion for Birds' can serve as a reference for academic studies in the fields of ornithology, environmental history, and science history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'A Passion for Birds' is being sold as a new condition item.