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The Nature of Cities: Ecocriticism and Urban Environments,Used
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Cities are often thought to be separate from nature, but recent trends in ecocriticism demand that we consider them as part of the total environment. This new collection of essays sharpens the focus on the nature of cities by exploring the facets of an urban ecocriticism, by reminding city dwellers of their place in ecosystems, and by emphasizing the importance of this connection in understanding urban life and culture.The editorsboth raised in small towns but now living in major urban areasare especially concerned with the sociopolitical construction of all environments, both natural and manmade. Following an opening interview with Andrew Ross exploring the general parameters of urban ecocriticism, they present essays that explore urban nature writing, city parks, urban 'wilderness,' ecofeminism and the city, and urban space. The volume includes contributions on topics as wideranging as the urban poetry of English writers from Donne to Gay, the manufactured wildness of a gambling casino, and the marketing of cosmetics to urban women by idealizing Third World 'naturalness.' These essays seek to reconceive nature and its cultural representations in ways that contribute to understanding the contemporary cityscape. They explore the theoretical issues that arise when one attempts to adopt and adapt an environmental perspective for analyzing urban life.The Nature of Cities offers the ecological component often missing from cultural analyses of the city and the urban perspective often lacking in environmental approaches to contemporary culture. By bridging the historical gap between environmentalism, cultural studies, and urban experience, the book makes a statement of lasting importance to the development of the ecocritical movement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Nature of Cities'? A: The main theme of 'The Nature of Cities' is the integration of urban environments with ecological considerations, emphasizing how cities are part of the broader ecosystem and exploring urban ecocriticism.
- Q: Who are the editors of this book? A: The editors of 'The Nature of Cities' are Michael Bennett and David Teague, both of whom have backgrounds in small-town living and urban experiences.
- Q: What type of essays are included in this collection? A: The collection includes essays on urban nature writing, city parks, urban wilderness, ecofeminism, and the sociopolitical aspects of urban environments.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Nature of Cities' have? A: 'The Nature of Cities' consists of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Nature of Cities' was published on October 1, 1999.
- Q: Is this book a used or new edition? A: This listing is for a new edition of 'The Nature of Cities'.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: 'The Nature of Cities' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What topics does the book cover related to urban ecology? A: The book covers a variety of topics related to urban ecology, including the social claim on urban ecology, urban nature writing, and the political economy of urban environments.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding urban culture? A: 'The Nature of Cities' offers insights that contribute to understanding urban life and culture by examining the relationship between nature and urban environments.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is described as being in good condition.