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Where the Wild Books Are: A Field Guide to Ecofiction
Jim Dwyer
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Description for Where the Wild Books Are: A Field Guide to Ecofiction
Paperback. As interest in environmental issues grows, many writers of fiction have embraced themes that explore the connections between humans and the natural world. Ecologically themed fiction ranges from profound philosophical meditations to action-packed entertainments. This title offers an overview of nearly 2,000 works of nature-oriented fiction. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
As interest in environmental issues grows, many writers of fiction have embraced themes that explore the connections between humans and the natural world. Ecologically themed fiction ranges from profound philosophical meditations to action-packed entertainments. ""Where the Wild Books Are"" offers an overview of nearly 2,000 works of nature-oriented fiction. The author includes a discussion of the precursors and history of the genre, and of its expansion since the 1970s. He also considers its forms and themes, as well as the subgenres into which it has evolved, such as speculative fiction, ecodefense, animal stories, mysteries, ecofeminist novels, cautionary tales, and others. ... Read more
As interest in environmental issues grows, many writers of fiction have embraced themes that explore the connections between humans and the natural world. Ecologically themed fiction ranges from profound philosophical meditations to action-packed entertainments. ""Where the Wild Books Are"" offers an overview of nearly 2,000 works of nature-oriented fiction. The author includes a discussion of the precursors and history of the genre, and of its expansion since the 1970s. He also considers its forms and themes, as well as the subgenres into which it has evolved, such as speculative fiction, ecodefense, animal stories, mysteries, ecofeminist novels, cautionary tales, and others. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Reno, United States
ISBN
9780874178111
SKU
V9780874178111
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Ref
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About Jim Dwyer
Jim Dwyer is bibliographic services librarian at California State University, Chico. He is also the author of Earth Works: Recommended Fiction and Nonfiction About Nature and the Environment for Adults and Young Adults.
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