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In This Wideranging Exploration Of The Role Of Forests In Western Thought, Robert Pogue Harrison Enriches Our Understanding Not Only Of The Forests Place In The Cultural Imagination Of The West, But Also Of The Ecological Dilemmas That Now Confront Us So Urgently. Consistently Insightful And Beautifully Written, This Work Is Especially Compelling At A Time When The Forest, As A Source Of Wonder, Respect, And Meaning, Disappears Daily From The Earth.'Forests Is One Of The Most Remarkable Essays On The Human Place In Nature I Have Ever Read, And Belongs On The Small Shelf That Includes Raymond Williams Masterpiece, The Country And The City. Elegantly Conceived, Beautifully Written, And Powerfully Argued, [Forests] Is A Model Of Scholarship At Its Passionate Best. No One Who Cares About Cultural History, About The Human Place In Nature, Or About The Future Of Our Earthly Home, Should Miss It.William Cronon, Yale Review'Forests Is, Among Other Things, A Work Of Scholarship, And One Of Immense Value . . . One That We Have Needed. It Can Be Read And Reread, Added To And Commented On For Some Time To Come.'John Haines, The New York Times Book Review
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization'? A: The main theme of 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization' is the exploration of the role of forests in Western thought, including their significance in cultural imagination and the ecological dilemmas faced today.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization'? A: The author of 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization' is Robert Pogue Harrison.
- Q: When was 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization' published? A: The book was published on April 22, 1992.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization'? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization' in? A: 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization' is in very good condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization' falls under the category of Literature & Fiction.
- Q: What are some key features of 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization'? A: While specific features are not listed, the book is highly praised for its insightful analysis, scholarly depth, and compelling writing.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization'? A: The listing does not specify a particular edition for 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization'.
- Q: What is the overall reception of 'Forests: The Shadow of Civilization'? A: The book has received positive reviews, being described as a remarkable essay on the human relationship with nature and a valuable work of scholarship.