Notes on a Shared Landscape

Notes on a Shared Landscape
Title Notes on a Shared Landscape PDF eBook
Author David Bayles
Publisher
Pages 120
Release 2005
Genre Art
ISBN

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A rich collage of stories and photographs exploring our imperfect love affair with the American West.

New Geographies of the American West

New Geographies of the American West
Title New Geographies of the American West PDF eBook
Author William Riebsame Travis
Publisher Island Press
Pages 315
Release 2007-05-11
Genre Architecture
ISBN 1597266140

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Reconciling explosive growth with often majestic landscape defines New Geographies of the American West. Geographer William Travis examines contemporary land use changes and development patterns from the Mississippi to the Pacific, and assesses the ecological and social outcomes of Western development. Unlike previous "boom" periods dependent on oil or gold, the modern population explosion in the West reflects a sustained passion for living in this specific landscape. But the encroaching exurbs, ranchettes, and ski resorts are slicing away at the very environment that Westerners cherish. Efforts to manage growth in the West are usually stymied at the state and local levels. Is it possible to improve development patterns within the West's traditional anti-planning, pro-growth milieu, or is a new model needed? Can the region develop sustainably, protecting and managing its defining wildness, while benefiting from it, too? Travis takes up the challenge , suggesting that functional and attractive settlement can be embedded in preserved lands, working landscapes, and healthy ecologies.

The American West as Living Space

The American West as Living Space
Title The American West as Living Space PDF eBook
Author Wallace Stegner
Publisher University of Michigan Press
Pages 108
Release 1987
Genre Nature
ISBN 9780472063758

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A passionate work about the fragile and arid West that Stegner loves

Philosophy in the American West

Philosophy in the American West
Title Philosophy in the American West PDF eBook
Author Josh Hayes
Publisher Routledge
Pages 342
Release 2020-06-10
Genre History
ISBN 1000092410

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Philosophy in the American West explores the physical, ecological, cultural, and narrative environments associated with the western United States, reflecting on the relationship between people and the places that sustain them. The American West has long been recognized as having significance. From Crèvecoeur’s early observations in Letters from an American Farmer (1782), to Thoreau’s reflections in Walden (1854), to twentieth-century thoughts on the legacy of a vanishing frontier, "the West" has played a pivotal role in the American narrative and in the American sense of self. But while the nature of "westernness" has been touched on by historians, sociologists, and, especially, novelists and poets, this collection represents the first attempt to think philosophically about the nature of "the West" and its influence on us. The contributors take up thinkers that have been associated with Continental Philosophy and pair them with writers, poets, and artists of "the West". And while this collection seeks to loosen the cords that tie philosophy to Europe, the traditions of "continental" philosophy—phenomenology, hermeneutics, deconstruction, and others—offer deep resources for thinking through the particularity of place. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of Philosophy, as well as those working in Ecocriticism and the Environmental Humanities more broadly.

Wild Horses of the West

Wild Horses of the West
Title Wild Horses of the West PDF eBook
Author J. Edward De Steiguer
Publisher University of Arizona Press
Pages 291
Release 2011-04-15
Genre Nature
ISBN 0816528268

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When the Spanish explorers brought horses to North America, the horses were, in a sense, returning home. Beginning with their origins fifty million years ago, the wild horse has been traced from North America through Asia to the plains of SpainÕs Andalusia and then back across the Atlantic to the ranges of the American West. When given the chance, these horses simply took up residence in the landscape that their ancestors had roamed so long ago. In Wild Horses of the West, J. Edward de Steiguer provides an entertaining and well-researched look at one of the most controversial animal welfare issues of our timeÑthe protection of free-roaming horses on the WestÕs public lands. This is the first book in decades to include the entire story of these magnificent animals, from their evolution and biology to their historical integration into conquistador, Native American, and cowboy cultures. And the story isnÕt over. De Steiguer goes on to address the modern issuesÑ ecology, conservation, and land managementÑsurrounding wild horses in the West today. Featuring stunning color photographs of wild horses, this extremely thorough and engaging blend of history, science, and politics will appeal to students of the American West, conservation activists, and anyone interested in the beauty and power of these striking animals.

Beyond the Missouri

Beyond the Missouri
Title Beyond the Missouri PDF eBook
Author Richard W. Etulain
Publisher UNM Press
Pages 484
Release 2006
Genre History
ISBN 9780826340337

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This new historical overview tells the dramatic story of the American West from its prehistory to the present. A narrative history, it covers the region from the North Dakota-to-Texas states to the Pacific Coast and includes experiences and contributions of American Indians, Hispanics, and African Americans.

Voices of the American West

Voices of the American West
Title Voices of the American West PDF eBook
Author Corinne Platt
Publisher Fulcrum Publishing
Pages 292
Release 2009
Genre Biography & Autobiography
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This documentary-style collection of photographs and narratives profiles a wide range of prominent figures of the West as they engage in candid discussions about the region and its identity. A diverse group of visionary men and women, they may differ in politics but remain united in their belief that the West requires inspired action if it is going to endure challenges posed by political, cultural, and environmental pressures. Allowing those on each side of the issues to speak freely, this important work tackles such topics as education, recreation, immigration, ranching, alternative energy, wildlife habitat protection, oil and gas extraction, urban development, and water conservation. Exemplifying photography and journalism at its best, the book provides a panoramic view of today's evolving West. The collection features Terry Tempest Williams, Stewart Udall, Katie Lee, Dave Foreman, and many others.