This collection of biographies describes twelve women conservationists who helped change the ways Americans interact with the natural environment; their writings led Americans to think differently about their land-deserts are not wastelands, swamps have value, and harmful insects don't have to be controlled chemically. These women not only wrote on behalf of conservation of the American landscape but also described strategies for living exemplary, environmentally sound lives during the past century. From a bird lover to a back to the land activist, these women gave early warning of the...

This is a collection of interviews with students and teachers in Hangzhou, China. Ranging in age from 7 to 52, the 13 interviewees represent a cross-section of Chinese culture and experience, with various levels of social status, education, and economic standing. Their words, supplemented by the authors detailed descriptions of their surroundings and daily activities, offer a fresh perspective on life in present-day China.