Making nature whole : a history of ecological restoration

The Resource Making nature whole : a history of ecological restoration

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Making nature whole : a history of ecological restoration

Title remainder

a history of ecological restoration

Statement of responsibility

William R. Jordan III and George M. Lubick

Language

eng

Summary

Making Nature Whole is a seminal volume that presents an in-depth history of the field of ecological restoration as it has developed in the United States over the last three decades. The authors draw from both published and unpublished sources, including archival materials and oral histories from early practitioners, to explore the development of the field and its importance to environmental management as well as to the larger environmental movement and our understanding of the world. Considering antecedents as varied as monastic gardens, the Scientific Revolution, and the emerging nature-awareness of nineteenth-century Romantics and Transcendentalists, Jordan and Lubick offer unique insight into the field's philosophical and theoretical underpinnings. They examine specifically the more recent history, including the story of those who first attempted to recreate natural ecosystems early in the 20th century, as well as those who over the past few decades have realized the value of this approach not only as a critical element in conservation but also as a context for negotiating the ever-changing relationship between humans and the natural environment. Making Nature Whole is a landmark contribution, providing context and history regarding a distinctive form of land management and giving readers a fascinating overview of the development of the field. It is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding where ecological restoration came from or where it might be going

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N$T

Dewey number

333.71/53

Index

index present

LC call number

QH541.15.R45

LC item number

J65 2011eb

Literary form

non fiction

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dictionaries
bibliography

Series statement

The science and practice of ecological restoration

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