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TO LOVE THE WIND AND THE RAIN
AFRICAN AMERICANS AND ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY |
| By: |
Dianne D. Glave (Editor), Mark R. Stoll (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£63.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0822942755 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780822942757 |
| Publisher: |
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
28 December, 2005 |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
Focusing on three major themes, this book is a vivid analysis of the relationship between African-Americans and the environment in US history. Carefully researched, the essays cover subjects including slavery, hunting, gardening and religion. It will serve as a foundation for future studies in African-American environmental history. |
| Synopsis: |
"To Love the Wind and the Rain" is a groundbreaking and vivid analysis of the relationship between African Americans and the environment in US history. It focuses on three major themes: African Americans in the rural environment, African Americans in the urban and suburban environments, and African Americans and the notion of environmental justice. Meticulously researched, the essays cover subjects including slavery, hunting, gardening, religion, the turpentine industry, outdoor recreation, women, and politics. "To Love the Wind and the Rain" will serve as an excellent foundation for future studies in African American environmental history. |
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US |
| Imprint: |
University of Pittsburgh Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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