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Black On Earth: African American Ecoliterary Traditions
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American Environmental Literature Has Relied Heavily On The Perspectives Of European Americans, Often Ignoring Other Groups. In Black On Earth, Kimberly Ruffin Expands The Reach Of Ecocriticism By Analyzing The Ecological Experiences, Conceptions, And Desires Seen In African American Writing.Ruffin Identifies A Theory Of Ecological Burden And Beauty In Which African American Authors Underscore The Ecological Burdens Of Living Within Human Hierarchies In The Social Order Just As They Explore The Ecological Beauty Of Being A Part Of The Natural Order. Blacks Were Ecological Agents Before The Emergence Of American Nature Writing, Argues Ruffin, And Their Perspectives Are Critical To Understanding The Full Scope Of Ecological Thought.Ruffin Examines African American Ecological Insights From The Antebellum Era To The Twentyfirst Century, Considering Wpa Slave Narratives, Neoslave Poetry, Novels, Essays, And Documentary Films, By Such Artists As Octavia Butler, Alice Walker, Henry Dumas, Percival Everett, Spike Lee, And Jayne Cortez. Identifying Themes Of Work, Slavery, Religion, Mythology, Music, And Citizenship, Black On Earth Highlights The Ways In Which African American Writers Are Visionary Ecological Artists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Black on Earth: African American Ecoliterary Traditions'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the ecological experiences and perspectives found in African American literature, highlighting how these narratives contribute to ecocriticism and understanding ecological thought.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Black on Earth' is Kimberly N. Ruffin.
- Q: What kind of literature does this book explore? A: The book explores African American literature, including WPA slave narratives, neo-slave poetry, novels, essays, and documentary films, focusing on ecological insights from the antebellum era to the present.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Black on Earth'? A: The book was published on December 1, 2010.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: 'Black on Earth' contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there specific themes discussed in 'Black on Earth'? A: Yes, the book discusses themes such as work, slavery, religion, mythology, music, and citizenship within the context of ecological perspectives.
- Q: What distinguishes African American authors in the context of ecocriticism according to the book? A: According to the book, African American authors are distinguished as ecological agents who emphasize both the ecological burden imposed by social hierarchies and the beauty of being part of the natural world.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Black on Earth' is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to literature, environmental studies, and African American studies, as it provides critical insights into ecological perspectives.