Uncommon ground
William Cronon
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Uncommon ground
Published
1995
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co.
Pages
561
ISBN-10
0393038726
Description
Nature: the wilderness that environmentalists try to protect from industrial despoliation; the spectacular national parks where people seek refuge from their everyday urban lives; the endangered plants and animals that now need the shelter of science and law to survive; the rain forests, mountains, deserts, oceans, rivers, and lakes we would like to see as unspoiled, unchanging. These conceptions of nature, so familiar and powerful that we take them for granted, are deeply flawed because they too often leave people out of the picture. The original essays in this volume, by leading scholars from many disciplines, examine the problems that flow from a viewpoint that severs human beings and human activities from their place in nature. The essays draw on evidence from many corners of our cultural landscape, from the parks of Frederick Law Olmsted to the cool confines of The Nature Company's stores, from the Amazon rain forest and the Garden of Eden to the virtual world of cyberspace. Together, they point toward new environmental values that affirm a responsible human place in nature. On such a foundation we can meet the challenges of the present and build an environmentalism for the twenty-first century.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Uncommon ground?
This edition of Uncommon ground has approximately 561 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 Uncommon ground?
For most readers, Uncommon ground typically takes between 11h 41m and 7h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 140,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 140,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Uncommon ground?
The estimated word count for Uncommon ground is approximately 140,250 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Uncommon ground?
Uncommon ground was written by William Cronon.
When was Uncommon ground published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.