Nature's Economy: A History of Ecological Ideas (Studies in Environment and History)

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Nature's Economy is a wide-ranging investigation of ecology's past. It traces the origins of the concept, discusses the thinkers who have shaped it, and shows how it in turn has shaped the modern perception of our place in nature. The book includes portraits of Linnaeus, Gilbert White, Darwin, Thoreau, and such key twentieth-century ecologists as Rachel Carson, Frederic Clements, Aldo Leopold, James Lovelock, and Eugene Odum. It concludes with a new Part VI, which looks at the directions ecology has taken most recently.

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Engrossing and enlightening.......2005-11-23

I used to muse on the subject of environmentalism and why two seemingly opposed camps ("pro-environment" and "anti-environment"--though "anti-environment" could more fairly be termed "pro-development") think the way they do. This book answered many of my questions and started me thinking about more in-depth issues of environmentalism. The history presented is fascinating and, in some cases, appalling. I found myself thinking, "how could these people so eagerly destroy the environment that sustains them?", but at the same time the logic was right in front of me. I may not have agreed with it, but there it was.

The book is divided into six sections, which explore environmental thinking in chronological order: 1) Two Roads Diverged: Ecology in the Eighteenth Century; 2) The Subversive Science: Thoreau's Romantic Ecology; 3) The Dismal Science: Darwinian Ecology; 4) O Pioneers: Ecology on the Frontier; 5) The Morals of a Science: Ethics, Economics, and Ecology; 6) The Age of Ecology: Science and the Fate of the Earth.

This book was required reading for an environmental ethics class (something I think every college student should take), and I enjoyed reading it. We were asked to think about the points in the book in the context of 6 different frameworks: morals and ethics, religion, capitalism, the commons, science, and wilderness. I recommend that other readers do the same. Thinking about environmentalism from these different viewpoints gives it a different spin every time.

I never really considered myself an environmentalist, although I am all for living sustainably on the earth (within reason--some sustainability viewpoints are admittedly extreme). However, this book definitely shifted my opinions to those of a more environmentalist-like identity than I had before.

This review refers to the Second Edition (1994).

solid, informative, and clearly written........2004-03-26

This comment of Worster's from page 433 pretty much sums it all up:

"Whether we choose to learn from the past or not, the past is our most reliable instructor in reality."

He presents the supporting material for his case just as elegantly and firmly, throughout the book.

Good structure, sloppy execution.......1999-05-05

Donald Worster has written a gem of a book. It's too bad that he gets lost in his own selfconceit. Worster merely wants to say that all other ecological ideas are products of cultural conditions. Howver, his ideas are not. Worster is a master at structuring his points, and he is colorful at times. My favorite part, however (other than the connection of interdependncy to fascism) was when he misused his "In the begining was The Word" quote. "The Word," in the original Greek text of the bible, is actually "logos," not literal words of creeation. I had a hard time buying his schtick after reading that line.

Nature's Economy: A History of Ecological Ideas (Studies in Environment and History)

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Nature's Economy: A History of Ecological Ideas (Studies in Environment and History)
Donald Worster
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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This wide-ranging investigation of ecologyâ€™s past traces the origins of the concept, discusses the thinkers who have shaped it, and shows how it in turn has shaped the modern perception of our place in nature. Donald Worster focuses on the dramatic shifts in manâ€™s view of the living world that have occurred since the eighteenth century, looking closely at the contributions of such figures as Linnaeus, Gilbert White, Darwin, and Thoreau, as well as those of the twentieth-century ecologists Frederic Clements, Aldo Leopold, and Eugene Odum. The author has written a new preface for this work, which was first published by Sierra Club Books in 1977.

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Nature's economy: A history of ecological ideas (Studies in environment and history)
Donald Worster
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NATURES ECONOMY A HISTORY OF ECOLOGICAL IDEAS

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NATURES ECONOMY A HISTORY OF ECOLOGICAL IDEAS

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A FLORAL A B C
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CAMERON
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A Floral A B C
Elizabeth Cameron
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A FLORAL A B C
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ELIZABETH CAMERON
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Elizabeth Cameron
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A floral description of the Fraser River estuary and Boundary and Mud Bays, B.C
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Robert D Forbes
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You’ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer’s. It’s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they’ve done the legwork for you, and they’re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer’s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You’d be lost without us!

Written by longtime residents, Frommer’s Prague has all the practical details and candid advice you need to explore one of Europe’s loveliest and most exciting cities. We’ve reviewed the very best places to stay and dine, from historic art noveau hotels to intimate Castle District guesthouses, from grand cafes to ethnic restaurants and local pubs. With Frommer’s in hand, it’s easy to explore the all the sights, whether you want to stroll the cobbled streets of the Old Town and take in its architectural masterpieces, wander the old Jewish neighborhood, tour the Castle complex, or check out the city’s cutting-edge galleries and nightclubs. The guide also includes side trips that explore the best of the nearby countryside.

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Got Us Lost.......2006-06-29

This book has a great description of the history in the region, but if you want to use it to find restaurants, DON'T. This book got us lost each time we used it to find a restaurant they had written a review about. Twice, they listed restaurants that had closed over a year ago! The Rick Steve's book about Prague is infinitely better and it never got us lost because they update it!

Frommer's Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic

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A very helpful travel guide
Amazingly accurate, well-organized and the right level of detail
Use Lonely Planet Instead

Frommer's Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic
Hana Mastrini
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A very helpful travel guide.......2006-02-21

I am planning a trip toi Prague and this book helps so much in my planning.Due to the difficulty understand the Schec langauge, the gu ide will be a great assistance re. hotels, restaurents, and sight-seeing,

Amazingly accurate, well-organized and the right level of detail.......2005-10-24

We loved this book while we were traveling because it didn't overwhelm us with too much detail, like Lonely Planet and gave us recommendations that we really came to trust. We just got back from Prague and the Czech Republic and used this book to take us beyond Prague to Czesky Krumlov to Pilsen and Karlovy Vary, not to mention some amazing castles, including Orlik and Karstejn and used this book to find hotels, restaurants and sites during our 1 week trip. We found that the book was amazingly accurate with its descriptions. For example, we ended up staying in a hotel in Pilsen that the book told us was clean, but had surly service - we found that was perfectly true! The woman at the front desk practically growled at us, but we completely expected it! The book told us that the castle at Orlik "never disappoints" and that was true - we had a wonderful time touring Orlik, and would probably never had visited had the book not recommended it. We were surprised at the level of accuracy that the book's recommendations provided throughout our entire trip. If you are a bit beyond the backpacker's approach to travel, this book is a great way to go. I highly recommend it.

Use Lonely Planet Instead.......2004-07-05

I read this book and then traveled to Prague with the information I thought I had absorbed. Frommer's Prague is incredibly innaccurate and is full of errors. To name a few, the times it lists for castles is incorrect as well as the location of several tourist spots. The guide assumes the train drops one off at the site, when it can lead one several towns astray from the actual location. Furthermore, in terms of times to destinations that guide makes it seem that only a few hours are necessary when one could spend an entire day getting to only one spot. This especially is true for Karstejn Castle and Krivoklat. Please make sure to print maps off the computer before you depend on this book (the book also lacks a great number of necessary maps for tourist spots). Prague and the Czech Republic are not difficult to navigate, but without a good guidebook with maps and relevant information, days and hours are wasted wandering, which leads to ruined adventures.

Frommer's Prague And The Best Of The Czech Republic (Frommer's Prague and the Best of the Czech Republic, 3rd ed)

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ATTENTION! ACHTUNG! ATTENZIONE! ATENCION! ATTENTION!
The best guide to Prague

Frommer's Prague And The Best Of The Czech Republic (Frommer's Prague and the Best of the Czech Republic, 3rd ed)
John Mastrini
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Its simple: Frommers is the name you can trust for complete, easy-to-use, and up-to-date travel information. Were thoroughly committed to offering all the practical details in a fun, user-friendly format, and to helping readers discover the world in a whole new way. Our candid, authoritative hotel and restaurant reviews are the best in the businesstheyre incredibly detailed, and they include carefully chosen selections for every taste and budget. And we offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special momentsfrom the major tourist highlights for a first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler. And its all accompanied by our detailed, accurate two-color maps that show you the way.Most guidebooks read like textbooks or promotional brochuresbut not Frommers. We know that readers turn to us when theyre planning a vacation, so even though we take the details seriously, we produce guides with a sense of fun and discovery. And we believe that you can tell a book by its coverso we dont settle for anything less than spectacular photography. No wonder were turning heads. And no wonder readers have rediscovered that Frommers is the key to an unforgettable vacation.As one of the most charming cities in Europe, Prague has enjoyed a huge surge in popularity in the 90s. From strolling across centuries-old Charles Bridge and exploring Prague Castle to whooping it up at a traditional beer hall, visitors have been flocking here in droves. With excursions to Bohemia and Moravia and detailed city and walking tour maps throughout, Frommers provides an authoritative sightseeing guide to the very best of the region.

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Buyer Beware...............2003-12-02

After purchasing other Frommer's books and being happy with them, I was extremely disappointed with this one. Much of the information regarding operating hours, costs and locations was incorrect. Also, there were some other places that were omitted entirely. Fortunately, one of the people in my group had the Lonely Planet guide - otherwise we would have missed out.

User beware.......2001-10-30

Use this book with caution. Restaurant reviews are very helpful and the walking tours get you into the tourist parts of town. But don't trust the telephone/fax numbers. Of the three I tried, all were wrong. Overall, worth using though.

ATTENTION! ACHTUNG! ATTENZIONE! ATENCION! ATTENTION!.......2000-10-08

Do not, repeat DO NOT, trust any information found in this book if the correctness of the information is important to your safety or the successful completion of your travel. We trusted the statement on page 9 under ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, where it states that " Americans, British, Irish, Australians, New Zealand, and now Canadian citizens need only passports (no visas) for stays under 30 days." My wife, an Australian, was "disembarked" at the Zurich airport because she did not have a visa. The Czechs require Australians to obtain visas in their country of origin (the US in our case) and THEY MAKE NO EXCEPTIONS! Needless to say, our trip was ruined. There is absolutely no excuse for this kind of incompetent reporting of critical data, the edition we purchased was published in 2000, and so was our trip. The Czech visa policy has been in effect for years.

The best guide to Prague.......1999-03-19

Just returned from Prague, and this guidebook was by far the most valuable resource we had. Walking tours and restaurant reviews particularly valuable.

Frommer's Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic (Frommer's Complete)

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Frommer's Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic (Frommer's Complete)
Hana Mastrini
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Frommers Prague and the Best of the Czech Republic (Frommer's Prague and the Best of the Czech Republic, 3rd ed)
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Mary Ann McCabe Riehle offers readers, young and old, the opportunity to take a horseback ride through the rich history and beautiful landscape of the Bluegrass State. From A to Z, McCabe Riehle's rhyming verse and interesting sidebar text will impart unique facts about Kentucky's spirited heritage, while Wes Burgiss' colorful illustrations are the next best thing to actually spending a week or two exploring the great state yourself.

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Wonderful!.......2006-04-30

I collect children's books, as well as literature about and from Kentucky. What a perfect addition to my library! I was mesmerized by the beautiful illustrations. I am waiting for a baby I know to get a little bigger as he still eats his board book pages, but when he can look at picture books like this one, I will get him his own copy!

Excellent Book for Classrooms!.......2003-12-02

This is a remarkable book that really helps with the Kentucky Unit required in the 4th grade. I am a 4th grade teacher and have used this book to illustrate and introduce concepts. Its best used a page at a time - not to be sat down and read to everyone. I cannot say enough about this book.

What a find!.......2002-12-06

I am a library media specialist from Kentucky and I have been waiting for a book like this for a long time. The illustrations are beautiful and the text is very informative and fun to read. My students really enjoyed hearing selections from this book.

Discover Kentucky (The Kentucky Experience)

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Discover Kentucky (The Kentucky Experience)
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The Southeast: Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee (Let's Discover the States)

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