Penury into Plenty
Ayesha Mukherjee
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Penury into Plenty
Published
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
270
ISBN-13
9781317575948
Description
"Penury into Plenty : Dearth and the Making of Knowledge in Early Modern England is an original examination of cultural meanings of dearth and famine in England at the turn of the sixteenth century. It focuses on the socio-economic and ecological crises of the 1590s, investigating the effects of widespread fears of famine on mundane activities and knowledge making by analyzing the remedial measures undertaken by the early modern English to illustrate their commitment to resource management. The activities, theories, and publications of the prolific 'dearth scientist' Sir Hugh Platt are considered alongside other forms of literature such as sermons, plays, poetry and prose fiction to explain not only what dearth or famine meant in the period, but how contemporaries understood sustainable resource management. By drawing upon environmental, economic, scientific, and literary history and theory, Penury into Plenty allows modern readers to see that sustainability is not a wholly modern concept and the investigation of cultural forms of ecological consciousness and social consequences of past environmental change is vital for understanding contemporary concerns"--
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How many pages are in Penury into Plenty?
This edition of Penury into Plenty has approximately 270 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Penury into Plenty?
For most readers, Penury into Plenty typically takes between 5h 38m and 3h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Penury into Plenty?
The estimated word count for Penury into Plenty is approximately 67,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Penury into Plenty?
Penury into Plenty was written by Ayesha Mukherjee.
When was Penury into Plenty published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.