Nature's altars : mountains, gender, and American environmentalism / Susan R. Schrepfer.
| Author/creator | Schrepfer, Susan R. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lawrence : University Press of Kansas, ©2005. |
| Description | xii, 316 pages : illustrations, 1 map ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prologue -- Introduction -- (En)gendering the wilderness, 1860s-1914 -- Place naming in the High Sierra -- Masculine sublimes -- Feminine sublimes -- Outdoor experiences and the politics of conservation, 1914-1944 -- Mountains as home and garden -- Mountains as the measure of men -- In fire, blossoms, and blood -- In wildness is the preservation of the nation, and the world, 1945-1964 -- Mountain conquest family style -- Mountains made wilderness. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-297) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004025533 |
| ISBN | 0700613692 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH76 .S365 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |