War and Nature: Fighting Humans and Insects with Chemicals from World War I to Silent Spring (Studies in Environment and History)
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Book Synopsis: While cultural and scholarly traditions have led us to believe that war and control of nature are separate, there are many more similarities than most people might suspect. Tracing the history of chemical warfare and pest control, Edmund Russell shows how war and control of nature coevolved. Ideologically, institutionally, and technologically, the paths of chemical warfare and pest control intersected repeatedly in the twentieth century. War and Nature helps us to understand the impact of war on nature and vice versa, as well as the development of total war, and the rise of the modern environmental movement. Edmund Russell is an assistant professor in the Division of Technology, Culture, and Communication in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia. This is his first book.
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Are you fascinated by the unexpected connections between war and nature? Look no further than War and Nature: Fighting Humans and Insects with Chemicals from World War I to Silent Spring. This thought-provoking book by Edmund Russell delves deep into the intertwined history of chemical warfare and pest control. Discover how war and the control of nature have coevolved, shaping ideologies, institutions, and technology throughout the twentieth century.
Get ready to broaden your perspective on the impact of war on nature. Russell's expert analysis takes you on a journey through time, revealing how wars have influenced the development of total war strategies, while simultaneously giving rise to the modern environmental movement. By understanding the historical links between war and nature, we gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of creating a sustainable future.
Written by assistant professor Edmund Russell, this groundbreaking book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of war, nature, and society. Russell's expertise in the Division of Technology, Culture, and Communication in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia shines through every page, making War and Nature an authoritative and insightful resource.
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