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Dust Bowls Of Empire: Imperialism, Environmental Politics, And The Injustice Of Green Capitalism (Yale Agrarian Studies Series
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A Profound Reinterpretation Of The Dust Bowl On The U.S. Southern Plains And Its Relevance For Todaythe 1930S Witnessed A Harrowing Social And Ecological Disaster, Defined By The Severe Nexus Of Drought, Erosion, And Economic Depression That Ravaged The U.S. Southern Plains. Known As The Dust Bowl, This Crisis Has Become A Major Referent Of The Climate Change Era, And Has Long Served As A Warning Of The Dire Consequences Of Unchecked Environmental Despoliation.Through Innovative Research And A Fresh Theoretical Lens, Hannah Holleman Reexamines The Global Socioecological And Economic Forces Of Settler Colonialism And Imperialism Precipitating This Disaster, Explaining Critical Antecedents To The Acceleration Of Ecological Degradation In Our Time. Holleman Draws Lessons From This Period That Point A Way Forward For Environmental Politics As We Confront The Growing Global Crises Of Climate Change, Freshwater Scarcity, Extreme Energy, And Soil Degradation.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dust Bowls of Empire'? A: 'Dust Bowls of Empire' examines the historical and ecological implications of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, relating it to current environmental issues and the impacts of imperialism and settler colonialism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Dust Bowls of Empire' is Hannah Holleman.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Dust Bowls of Empire' was published on November 20, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 256 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: 'Dust Bowls of Empire' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Economic History.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in the book? A: Key themes include the ecological disaster of the Dust Bowl, environmental politics, and the lessons learned from historical events related to imperialism and ecological degradation.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Dust Bowls of Empire' provides a profound analysis suitable for academic study in environmental sciences, history, and political science.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the socioecological impacts of colonialism, lessons for contemporary environmental politics, and a deeper understanding of the Dust Bowl's legacy.
- Q: Is the book available in other formats? A: Currently, 'Dust Bowls of Empire' is only available in hardcover format.