American Georgics: Writings on Farming, Culture, and the Land (Yale Agrarian Studies Series) .Drawing inspiration from Virgil's agrarian epic poem, Georgics, this collection presents a complex historical portrait of the American character through its relationship to the land
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| Title | : | American Georgics: Writings on Farming, Culture, and the Land (Yale Agrarian Studies Series) |
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (277 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300188048 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2012-09-25 |
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Drawing inspiration from Virgil's agrarian epic poem, Georgics, this collection presents a complex historical portrait of the American character through its relationship to the land.
Editorial : "American Georgics is a gem, chock-full of essays and excerpts that are invaluable to an understanding of farming and conservation, and driven by a vision of what landscape and husbandry might become in the United States if we as a nation could think more holistically about what would most benefit us. It is also a wonderful resource for teaching and a step in the direction espoused by Leopold, Jackson and others in this anthology: that through dissemination of knowledge and better education, we might be able to redirect our culture toward a fuller appreciation of our fertile, fragile planet."—Christine Casson, American Scientist
While Nick does appear to be trying to make things work in his relationship with Bert Harker--the cop he meets in the third story of the first book--the situtation is complicated by the appearance of his ex-lover. As a Mom who has dealt with my son's addiction for years I can relate to her feelings and the wild emotions that you constantly feel. Thankfully it's classic Egan! Having read and loved Leanings and Leanings2, this one did not disappoint. When the splits were integrated into his patient and she moved on to a more normal life, free of the childhood sexual abuse that had caused these multiple personalities to develop in the first place, the two discussed using these copious notes to write a book, enlighten readers, and let her share her painful past. nutritionists, therapists, doctors-- they can all be a really good help getting your kids back on track. After reading this book, and noting my preferences for sushi, rare beef, and the occasional martini, I wonder how I have survi
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