The idea of the earth as a vessel in space came of age in an era shaped by space travel and the Cold War. Hohler's study brings together technology, science and ecology to explore the way this latter-day ark was invoked by politicians, environmentalists, cultural historians, writers of science fiction and many others across three decades.
The idea of the earth as a vessel in space came of age in an era shaped by space travel and the Cold War. Hohler's study brings together technology, s...
"This book makes a unique contribution to the conservation literature by enhancing one's understanding and appreciation of the cultural meaning of nature conservation through the lens of national park development. ...] Highly recommended." - Choice
" This volume] brings together an appealing array of scholars to describe and discuss how the term 'national park' has been perceived and used worldwide. While taking readers on a whirlwind tour of places-20-odd parks in more than 16 countries in 13 chapters-it explores ideas of 'territorialization' 'nationalism, ' and 'globalization' in an...
"This book makes a unique contribution to the conservation literature by enhancing one's understanding and appreciation of the cultural meaning of ...
