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Native American Environmentalism: Land, Spirit, And The Idea Of Wilderness
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In Native American Environmentalism The History Of Indigenous Peoples In North America Is Brought Into Dialogue With Key Environmental Terms Such As Wilderness And Nature. The Conflict Between Christian Environmentalist Thinking And Indigenous Views, A Conflict Intimately Linked To The Current Environmental Crisis In The United States, Is Explored Through An Analysis Of Parks And Wilderness Areas, Gardens And Gardening, And Indigenous Approaches To Land As Expressed In Contemporary Art, Novels, And Historical Writing.Countering The Inclination To Associate Indigenous Peoples With Wilderness Or To Conflate Everything Indian With A Vague Sense Of The Ecological, Joy Porter Shows How Indian Communities Were Forced To Migrate To Make Way For The Nations Wilderness Parks In The Nineteenth Century. Among The First American Communities To Reckon With Environmental Despoliation, They Have Fought Significant Environmental Battles And Made Key Adaptations. By Linking Native American History To Mainstream Histories And Current Debates, Porter Advances The Important Process Of Shifting Debate About Climate Change Away From Scientists And Literary Environmental Writers, A Project Central To Tackling Environmental Crises In The Twentyfirst Century.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Native American Environmentalism: Land, Spirit, and the Idea of Wilderness'? A: The main theme explores the history of indigenous peoples in North America in relation to key environmental concepts such as wilderness and nature, highlighting the conflict between Christian environmentalist views and indigenous perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Joy Porter, who examines the intersection of Native American history and environmental issues.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Native American Environmentalism' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic studies? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic studies, particularly in environmental studies, Native American studies, and cultural history.
- Q: What specific environmental issues does the book address? A: The book addresses issues such as environmental despoliation, the migration of indigenous communities, and the current debates surrounding climate change.
- Q: Does the book include any historical context? A: Yes, the book provides historical context by linking Native American experiences to mainstream environmental histories and contemporary environmental debates.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the unique perspectives of Native American communities on environmentalism and the significant environmental battles they have fought.
- Q: Is this book a reprint edition? A: Yes, this book is a reprint edition.