Natural History: Heritage, Place and Politics

Wilson, R. (2017) Natural History: Heritage, Place and Politics. Routledge, London and New York. ISBN 9781472470461

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Abstract

The concept of ’natural heritage’ has become increasingly significant with the threat of dwindling resources, environmental degradation and climatic change. As humanity’s impact on the condition of life on earth has become more prominent, a discernible shift in the relationship between western society and the environment has taken place. This is reflective of wider historical processes which reveal a constantly changing association between humanity’s definition and perception of what ’nature’ constitutes or what can be defined as ’natural’. From the ornate collections of specimens which formed the basis of a distinct concept of ’nature’ emerging during the Enlightenment, this definition and the wider relationship between humanity and natural history have reflected issues of identity, place and politics in the modern era.

This book examines this process and focuses on the ideas, values and agendas that have defined the representation and reception of the history of the natural world, including geology and palaeontology, within contemporary society and addresses how the heritage of natural history, whether through museums, parks, tourist sites or popular culture is used to shape social, political, cultural and moral identities. It will be of interest to scholars and practitioners within heritage studies, public history, ecology, environmental studies and geography.

Publication Type: Books
Subjects: D History General and Old World > D History (General)
D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D204 Modern History
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General)
Q Science > QH Natural history
Divisions: Academic Areas > Institute of Arts and Humanities > History
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Depositing User: Ross Wilson
Date Deposited: 18 Oct 2017 13:56
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2021 08:22
URI: https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/2757

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