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John Muir
Sally M. . Ed(S): Miller
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Description for John Muir
Paperback. Editor(s): Miller, Sally M. Num Pages: 324 pages, illus. BIC Classification: BGA; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 516.
One of the most important figures in environmental history, John Muir continues to influence wilderness philosophy through his popular published writings. Now available in paperback, this volume explores his relationship with his family, religious and literary influences on his philosophy, the development of his concept of ecology, and his contributions to geology and botany. It becomes clear that Muir's dedication to the belief that all life forms have inherent worth and his popularization of wilderness remain his primary legacies.
Moving beyond the preservationist/utilitarian dichotomy, these essays reveal the complexity of Muir's contribution, stressing the anthropomorphic, aesthetic, and recreational bases ... Read more
One of the most important figures in environmental history, John Muir continues to influence wilderness philosophy through his popular published writings. Now available in paperback, this volume explores his relationship with his family, religious and literary influences on his philosophy, the development of his concept of ecology, and his contributions to geology and botany. It becomes clear that Muir's dedication to the belief that all life forms have inherent worth and his popularization of wilderness remain his primary legacies.
Moving beyond the preservationist/utilitarian dichotomy, these essays reveal the complexity of Muir's contribution, stressing the anthropomorphic, aesthetic, and recreational bases ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press United States
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Albuquerque, NM, United States
ISBN
9780826315946
SKU
V9780826315946
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About Sally M. . Ed(S): Miller
Sally M. Miller is the former managing editor for publications at the John Muir Center for Regional Studies and professor emerita of history, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California.
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