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Patriotism and the American Land

by Richard Nelson and Barry Lopez and Terry Tempest Williams

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Terrorism. Homeland Security. Patriotism. Since September 11, 2001, these terms have emerged as a fundamental part of our cultural lexicon, with their unsaid assumptions and attendant emotions being used to inspire and buttress a varied set of cultural, political, and military responses to the events of that tragic day. What is terrorism? What does a secure homeland really look like? Who is a patriot? These three essays address these questions.

About the Author

Richard Nelson is a nature writer and cultural anthropologist whose work explores the relationship between people and the environment. His books include Make Prayers to the Raven, Heart and Blood: Living with Deer in America, and The Island Within.

Barry Lopez is the author of fourteen works of fiction and nonfiction, including Artic Dreams, About This Life, and Light Action in the Caribbean. He lives and works in Oregon.

Terry Tempest Williams, a native of Utah, is the author of numerous fiction and nonfiction, including Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place, Leap, and Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert.

Table of Contents

Patriots for the American land / Richard Nelson — The naturalist / Barry Lopez — One patriot / Terry Tempest Williams — The Orion grassroots network.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780913098615
Essay:
Nelson, Richard
Essay:
Lopez, Barry
Essay:
Nelson, Richard
Essay:
Lopez, Barry
Essay:
Williams, Terry Tempest
Essay:
Williams, Terry Tempest
Publisher:
Libri
Location:
Great Barringon, MA
Subject:
General
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
Environmentalism
Subject:
Patriotism
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series:
New Patriotism
Series Volume:
GTR-558
Publication Date:
June 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
58
Dimensions:
7.02x5.04x.26 in. .28 lbs.

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