Why read The Rise of the American Conservation Movement?

Book cover of The Rise of the American Conservation Movement: Power, Privilege, and Environmental Protection

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In this sweeping social history Dorceta E. Taylor examines the emergence and rise of the multifaceted U.S. conservation movement from the mid-nineteenth to the early twentieth century. She shows how race, class, and gender influenced every aspect of the movement, including the establishment of parks; campaigns to protect wild game,…

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1 author picked The Rise of the American Conservation Movement as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Emma Loewe

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This book exposes the troubling roots of the American conservation movement and explores how racism continues to keep people out of our public spaces. I’d consider it an illuminating must-read for anyone who loves this planet and its people and wants to usher us into a more inclusive era of outdoor exploration.

From Emma's list on The best books about connecting to nature—no matter where you live.