Wetlands of the American Midwest: A Historical Geography of Changing AttitudesUniversity of Chicago Press, 15 Apr 2008 - 410 halaman How people perceive wetlands has always played a crucial role in determining how people act toward them. In this readable and objective account, Hugh Prince examines literary evidence as well as government and scientific documents to uncover the history of changing attitudes toward wetlands in the American Midwest. As attitudes changed, so did scientific research agendas, government policies, and farmers' strategies for managing their land. Originally viewed as bountiful sources of wildlife by indigenous peoples, wet areas called "wet prairies," "swamps," or "bogs" in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were considered productive only when drained for agricultural use. Beginning in the 1950s, many came to see these renamed "wetlands" as valuable for wildlife and soil conservation. Prince's book will appeal to a wide readership, ranging from geographers and environmental historians to the many government and private agencies and individuals concerned with wetland research, management, and preservation. |
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Halaman v
... Draining and Agricultural Change on Wet Prairies 203 7. Occupying , Draining , and Abandoning Northern Bogs and Swamps 237 8. Utilizing and Conserving Wet Prairies since 1930 287 9. Changing Wetland Images and Values 337 Bibliography ...
... Draining and Agricultural Change on Wet Prairies 203 7. Occupying , Draining , and Abandoning Northern Bogs and Swamps 237 8. Utilizing and Conserving Wet Prairies since 1930 287 9. Changing Wetland Images and Values 337 Bibliography ...
Halaman viii
... draining on corn root growth , lowering 6.6 Corn production in the United States , 1879 223 225 6.7 Improved land in the United States , 1889 228 6.8 Drained farmland in the Midwest , 1930 232 7.1 Location of central Wisconsin wetlands ...
... draining on corn root growth , lowering 6.6 Corn production in the United States , 1879 223 225 6.7 Improved land in the United States , 1889 228 6.8 Drained farmland in the Midwest , 1930 232 7.1 Location of central Wisconsin wetlands ...
Halaman xi
... draining of wet prairie soils . The history of draining and farming on heavy soils is discussed in chapter 6 . In 1990 , I returned to Minnesota in the fall semester to teach at Macalester College in St. Paul and take part in a graduate ...
... draining of wet prairie soils . The history of draining and farming on heavy soils is discussed in chapter 6 . In 1990 , I returned to Minnesota in the fall semester to teach at Macalester College in St. Paul and take part in a graduate ...
Halaman 1
... draining . Artificial draining in wet prairies in Ohio , Indiana , Illinois , Iowa , and southwest Minnesota was most active between 1870 and 1920 and was resumed over large areas in the period from 1950 to 1980. In northern peatlands ...
... draining . Artificial draining in wet prairies in Ohio , Indiana , Illinois , Iowa , and southwest Minnesota was most active between 1870 and 1920 and was resumed over large areas in the period from 1950 to 1980. In northern peatlands ...
Halaman 2
... draining wet soils was regarded as a praiseworthy activity . As early as 1860 , Joseph Kennedy , superintendent of the U.S. Census , mentioned draining in his preliminary report : " This important improvement has made great progress in ...
... draining wet soils was regarded as a praiseworthy activity . As early as 1860 , Joseph Kennedy , superintendent of the U.S. Census , mentioned draining in his preliminary report : " This important improvement has made great progress in ...
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2 Physical Characteristics of Wet Prairies and Bogs | 27 |
3 Native American Occupation | 75 |
4 Early Nineteenthcentury Views of Wetlands | 117 |
5 Landowners Cattlemen Railroads and Tenants on Wet Prairies | 159 |
6 Draining and Agricultural Change on Wet Prairies | 203 |
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Wetlands of the American Midwest: A Historical Geography of Changing Attitudes Hugh Prince Pratinjau terbatas - 2008 |
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