Violent Inheritance (Environmental Communication, Power, and Culture) (Volume 3)

Discover the captivating story of Violent Inheritance, a groundbreaking book that delves into the enduring impact of settler colonialism in the North American West. In this volume, E Cram explores how the very foundations of sexual modernity are both challenged and reproduced by those who have inherited them. Through the lens of extractivism, Cram unravels the complex relationship between sexuality and the extraction of value from land, minerals, and bodies. With a rich blend of archival and ethnographic research, this book reconstructs the linkages between infrastructure, violence, sexuality, and energy, shedding light on the racialized sexual knowledge that shaped settler colonial cultures. Explore the pages of Violent Inheritance and unravel the hidden connections between queer studies, environmentalism, and energy humanities.

Prepare to question the prevailing narratives of the American West with Violent Inheritance. E Cram's thought-provoking work explores the memory cultures surrounding the land use controversies that defined the region during the turn of the twentieth century. Through meticulous research, Cram reveals the consequences of western settlement and the energy regimes that powered it. From the impact of the residential school system to the desires of elite health seekers in the Rocky Mountains, this book uncovers how the environment became a stage for both access to vital energy and the exhaustion of populations through state violence and racial capitalism. Are you ready to challenge established notions and embark on a journey of enlightenment? Dive into Violent Inheritance now.

Unlock the secrets of the past and bridge the gap between queer studies and the environmental and energy humanities with Violent Inheritance. E Cram masterfully traces the "land lines" that connect infrastructure, violence, sexuality, and energy in the North American West. Through the lens of queer eco-criticism, this book unveils how the environment played a central role in shaping settler colonial cultures. From the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans to the allure of the "electric" climates in the Rocky Mountains, Cram exposes the hidden dynamics that perpetuated racialized sexual knowledges. By grappling with these land lines, you'll gain a fresh perspective on value systems and forge invaluable connections. Don't miss out on this transformative exploration. Get your copy of Violent Inheritance today.