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The Wild and the Domestic : Animal Representation, Ecocriticism, and Western American Literature
Barney Nelson
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Description for The Wild and the Domestic : Animal Representation, Ecocriticism, and Western American Literature
Paperback. A challenging look at feminist criticism as well as ecocriticism and the burgeoning literature of the environment. The author explores how American literature has shaped the way people view animals as "wild" and "domestic" and the consequences of this. Series: Environmental Arts & Humanities S. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; JFC; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 227.
This book provides a challenging look at current feminist criticism as well as ecocriticism and the burgeoning literature of the environment. Barney Nelson is widely considered one of the most original and innovative scholars at work in the field today. She offers unique views of the domestic qualities of many wild animals as well as the wildness in domesticated species often witnessed by those who live close to the land, as she and her family have for generations.
Through brilliant readings of Mary Austin, John Muir, and Edward Abbey, Nelson explores pernicious dichotomies and shakes up our thinking about ... Read more
This book provides a challenging look at current feminist criticism as well as ecocriticism and the burgeoning literature of the environment. Barney Nelson is widely considered one of the most original and innovative scholars at work in the field today. She offers unique views of the domestic qualities of many wild animals as well as the wildness in domesticated species often witnessed by those who live close to the land, as she and her family have for generations.
Through brilliant readings of Mary Austin, John Muir, and Edward Abbey, Nelson explores pernicious dichotomies and shakes up our thinking about ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Reno, United States
ISBN
9780874173475
SKU
V9780874173475
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About Barney Nelson
Barney Nelson is a professor at Sul Ross State University and teaches classes in Environmental Literature, Contemporary Rural Western Literature, and Rural Women's Literature. She has authored sevearl books on cowboys and the American West.
Reviews for The Wild and the Domestic : Animal Representation, Ecocriticism, and Western American Literature
In The Wild and the Domestic, Barney Nelson brings her sane and balanced vision to bear on some of the most heated issues of our time. Her informed and loving voice for our responsible use of land, our responsibility for other species, and responsible living provides a vital and seldom-articulated perspective on ranching and the rancher’s stewardship.""—Mary Clearman Blew, author ... Read more