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The Truth Of Ecology: Nature, Culture, And Literature In America
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The Truth Of Ecology Is A Wideranging, Polemical Appraisal Of Contemporary Environmental Thought. Focusing On The New Field Of Ecocriticism From A Thoroughly Interdisciplinary Perspective, This Book Explores Topics As Diverse As The History Of Ecology In The United States; The Distortions Of Popular Environmental Thought; The Influence Of Critical Theory On Radical Science Studies And Radical Ecology; The Need For Greater Theoretical Sophistication In Ecocriticism; The Contradictions Of Contemporary American Nature Writing; And The Possibilities For A Less Devotional, Wilder Approach To Ecocritical And Environmental Thinking.Taking His Cues From Thoreau, Stevens, And Ammons, From Wittgenstein, Barthes And Eco, From Bruno Latour And Michel Serres, From The Philosophers Rorty, Hacking, And Dennett, And From The Biologists Ernst Mayr And Stephen Jay Gould, Author Dana Phillips Emphasizes An Eclectic But Pragmatic Approach To A Variety Of Topics. His Subject Matter Includes The Doctrine Of Social Construction; The Question Of What It Means To Be Interdisciplinary; The Disparity Between Scientific And Literary Versions Of Realism; The Difficulty Of Resolving The Tension Between Facts And Values, Or More Broadly, Between Nature And Culture; The American Obsession With Personal Experience; And The Intellectual Challenges Posed By Natural History. Those Challenges Range From The Nearimpossibility Of Defining Ecological Concepts With Precision To The Complications That Arise When A Birder Tries To Identify Chickadees In Poor Light On A Winter'S Afternoon In The Poconos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Truth of Ecology'? A: The main theme of 'The Truth of Ecology' is a critical examination of contemporary environmental thought through the lens of ecocriticism, exploring how nature, culture, and literature intersect in America.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Truth of Ecology'? A: The author of 'The Truth of Ecology' is Dana Phillips, who approaches ecological topics from an interdisciplinary perspective.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the history of ecology in the United States, critiques of popular environmental thought, and the influence of various philosophical and scientific perspectives on radical ecology.
- Q: Is 'The Truth of Ecology' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Truth of Ecology' is suitable for academic study as it provides a thorough and interdisciplinary approach to ecocriticism and environmental thought.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Truth of Ecology'? A: The publication date of 'The Truth of Ecology' is March 27, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Truth of Ecology' have? A: The book has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Truth of Ecology'? A: The binding type of 'The Truth of Ecology' is paperback.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Truth of Ecology' is the first edition.
- Q: Does 'The Truth of Ecology' focus on any specific geographical area? A: Yes, the book focuses on ecological issues specifically within the context of the United States.