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Book Synopsis: A controversial, timely reassessment of the environmentalist agenda by outstanding historians, scientists, and critics. In a lead essay that powerfully states the broad argument of the book, William Cronon writes that the environmentalist goal of wilderness preservation is conceptually and politically wrongheaded. Among the ironies and entanglements resulting from this goal are the sale of nature in our malls through the Nature Company, and the disputes between working people and environmentalists over spotted owls and other objects of species preservation. The problem is that we haven't learned to live responsibly in nature. The environmentalist aim of legislating humans out of the wilderness is no solution. People, Cronon argues, are inextricably tied to nature, whether they live in cities or countryside. Rather than attempt to exclude humans, environmental advocates should help us learn to live in some sustainable relationship with nature. It is our home.
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Looking for a thought-provoking and timely read? Uncommon Ground: Rethinking the Human Place in Nature is a groundbreaking book that challenges the conventional environmentalist agenda. In this eye-opening work, esteemed historians, scientists, and critics come together to present a new perspective on our relationship with nature.
At the heart of this book is William Cronon's powerful lead essay, which eloquently argues against the concept of wilderness preservation. Cronon highlights the irony of nature being commodified and sold in our malls, and the conflicts that arise between environmentalists and working people over species preservation. It's clear that our current approach of legislating humans out of the wilderness is flawed.
Instead of excluding humans from nature, Cronon believes that it's essential to find a sustainable relationship with our environment. After all, we are intimately connected to nature, whether we live in bustling cities or serene countryside. By learning to live responsibly in nature, we can create a more harmonious and balanced world for both humans and the natural world.
Are you ready to challenge your perspective and rethink the human place in nature? Get your copy of Uncommon Ground: Rethinking the Human Place in Nature today and embark on a transformative journey. It's time to embrace a more sustainable future for our home, nature.
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