"To love the wind and the rain" : African Americans and environmental history / edited by Dianne D. Glave and Mark Stoll.
"'To Love the Wind and the Rain' is a groundbreaking and vivid analysis of the relationship between African Americans and the environment in U.S. history. It focuses on three major themes: African Americans in the rural environment, African Americans in the urban and suburban environm...
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| Other Authors: | , |
| Other title: | African Americans and environmental history. |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Pittsburgh, PA :
University of Pittsburgh Press,
[2006]
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| Summary: | "'To Love the Wind and the Rain' is a groundbreaking and vivid analysis of the relationship between African Americans and the environment in U.S. history. It focuses on three major themes: African Americans in the rural environment, African Americans in the urban and suburban environments, and African Americans and the notion of environmental justice. Meticulously researched, the essays cover subjects including slavery, hunting, gardening, religion, the turpentine industry, outdoor recreation, women, and politics. 'To Love the Wind and the Rain' will serve as an excellent foundation for future studies in African American environmental history"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (271 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780822972907 0822972905 |