What if wilderness is bad for wildlife? This question motivates the philosophical investigation in Wilderness, Morality, and Value. Environmentalists aim to protect wilderness, and for good reasons, but wilderness entails unremittent, incalculable suffering for its non-human habitants. Given that it will become increasingly possible to augment ......
Methodology of a Holistic Research Approach of Humans, Animals, Nature,
How are natures and animals integrated inclusively into research projects through Multispecies Ethnography? While preceded by a vision that seeks to question holistically how scientists can integrate natures and animals into research projects through Multispecies Ethnography, this book focuses on inter- and multidisciplinary collaboration. From an ......
Sustainability education has typically centered the human-focusing on the changes and paradigm shifts needed to ensure a sustainable future for humans. Yet nonhuman beings, specifically plants and animals, are and have always been central to our lives, prompting wonder, curiosity, sensitivity and awe, as well as being important in their own right. ......
Critical Animal Concepts for American Environmental Literature
Animal Texts examines key works of American environmental literature for how they portray, discuss, and represent animals. The author establishes critical animal concepts that expand the understanding and knowledge of animal lives to promote conservation and meaningful reflection on current human-animal relationships.
Nestled along the Gulf coast and overlapping with ten ecoregions, Houston is a remarkably biodiverse city. Migratory birds pass through the Bayou City by the thousands each spring and fall. The many bayous are home to American Alligators and Black-bellied Whistling Ducks. Sections of Gulf Coast prairie remain, providing habitat for exquisitely ......
Portable and beautifully illustrated, Phoenix Wildlife features 80 common and familiar animals. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a terrific resource for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who are keen to learn more about the animals of Phoenix and peer more closely into ......
Seattle is located astride Puget Sound and near the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, making it a great place to observe and learn about wildlife. Orcas pass by just offshore, while Bald Eagles forage along the coast, often in close proximity to sea otters, sea lions, and seabirds. Sandpipers, plovers, and oystercatchers congregate in large number ......
Located in the southwestern corner of the continental US, coastal San Diego is rich in wildlife, making it a great place to observe and learn about animals. Particular stand-outs among the thousands of species in an around San Diego include California Quail, Western Scrub Jay, Anna's Hummingbird, Bobcat, San Diego Alligator Lizard, and Anise ......
Located at the intersection of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, Washington DC is rich in wildlife. With almost 20 per cent of the US capitol comprised of green space, there are many opportunities to observe and learn about such animals as Red-tailed Hawks, Bald Eagles, Virginia Opossums, Eastern Box Turtles, and Monarch butterflies. During spring ......
