To Love the Wind and the Rain
| Author | : Dianne D. Glave |
| Publisher | : University of Pittsburgh Pre |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2005-12-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780822972907 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0822972905 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (905 Downloads) |
Download or read book To Love the Wind and the Rain written by Dianne D. Glave and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 2005-12-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To Love the Wind and the Rain" is a groundbreaking and vivid analysis of the relationship between African Americans and the environment in U.S. history. It focuses on three major themes: African Americans in the rural environment, African Americans in the urban and suburban environments, and African Americans and the notion of environmental justice. Meticulously researched, the essays cover subjects including slavery, hunting, gardening, religion, the turpentine industry, outdoor recreation, women, and politics. "To Love the Wind and the Rain" will serve as an excellent foundation for future studies in African American environmental history.
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