Title
The Country In The City: The Greening Of The San Francisco Bay Area (Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books)
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Winner Of The Western History Association'S 2009 Hal K. Rothman Awardfinalist In The Western Writers Of America Spur Award For The Western Nonfiction Contemporary Category (2008).The San Francisco Bay Area Is One Of The World'S Most Beautiful Cities. Despite A Population Of 7 Million People, It Is More Greensward Than Asphalt Jungle, More Open Space Than Hardscape. A Vast Quilt Of Countryside Is Tucked Into The Folds Of The Metropolis, Stitched From Fields, Farms And Woodlands, Mines, Creeks, And Wetlands. In The Country In The City, Richard Walker Tells The Story Of How The Jigsaw Geography Of This Greenbelt Has Been Set Into Place.The Bay Area'S Civic Landscape Has Been Fought Over Acre By Acre, An Arduous Process Requiring Popular Mobilization, Political Will, And Hard Work. Its Most Cherished Environmentsmount Tamalpais, Napa Valley, San Francisco Bay, Point Reyes, Mount Diablo, The Pacific Coasthave Engendered Some Of The Fiercest Environmental Battles In The Country And Have Made The Region A Leader In Green Ideas And Organizations.This Book Tells How The Bay Area Got Its Green Grove: From The Stirrings Of Conservation In The Time Of John Muir To Origins Of The Recreational Parks And Coastal Preserves In The Early Twentieth Century, From The Fight To Stop Bay Fill And Control Suburban Growth After The Second World War To Securing Conservation Easements And Stopping Toxic Pollution In Our Times. Here, Modern Environmentalism First Became A Mass Political Movement In The 1960S, With The Sudden Blooming Of The Sierra Club And Save The Bay, And It Remains A Global Center Of Environmentalism To This Day.Green Values Have Been A Pillar Of Bay Area Life And Politics For More Than A Century. It Is An Environmentalism Grounded In Local Places And Personal Concerns, Close To The Heart Of The City. Yet This Vision Of What A City Should Be Has Always Been Informed By Liberal, Even Utopian, Ideas Of Nature, Planning, Government, And Democracy. In The End, Green Is One Of The Primary Colors In The Flag Of The Left Coast, Where Green Enthusiasms, Like Open Space, Are Built Into The Fabric Of Urban Life.Written In A Lively And Accessible Style, The Country In The City Will Be Of Interest To General Readers And Environmental Activists. At The Same Time, It Speaks To Fundamental Debates In Environmental History, Urban Planning, And Geography.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Country in the City'? A: 'The Country in the City' explores how the San Francisco Bay Area has maintained its green spaces amidst urban development, highlighting the history of environmentalism and conservation efforts in the region.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Richard A. Walker, who provides insights into the environmental history of the Bay Area.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Country in the City' have? A: 'The Country in the City' consists of 424 pages, offering a comprehensive look at the environmental landscape of the Bay Area.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This edition of 'The Country in the City' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and lightweight for readers.
- Q: When was 'The Country in the City' published? A: 'The Country in the City' was published on March 17, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: 'The Country in the City' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both general readers and those interested in environmental activism.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: 'The Country in the City' won the Western History Association's 2009 Hal K. Rothman Award and was a finalist for the Western Writers of America Spur Award in 2008.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern environmentalism? A: Yes, the book covers the evolution of modern environmentalism in the Bay Area, including key movements and organizations that emerged in the 1960s.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of urban planning, environmental history, civic battles for green spaces, and the interplay between local values and broader political ideologies.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding urban geography? A: 'The Country in the City' provides valuable insights into urban geography by discussing the relationship between green spaces and urban development in the San Francisco Bay Area.