Rooted in the Land
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Essays on Community and Place
Edited by William Vitek and Wes Jackson
The editors, William Vitek and Wes Jackson, contend that a deeper understanding of communities is critical for the health of the planet and the human spirit. They offer a compelling collection of new and classic writings—many in the form of personal narrative—that extend E. F. Schumacher's ideas about the importance of human scale and Aldo Leopold's concept of biotic citizenship. Proposing eloquent defenses of community life and practical suggestions for becoming connected to others and native to a place, the writers explore the loss of community, the philosophical foundations of communities, and the current renewal of community life.
"With its broad combination of materials, this innovative volume offers a wonderful selection of ideas from 'classic' American land writers as well as the current generation of thinkers."—Susan P. Bratton, Whitworth College
"As a work of environmental literature, Rooted in the Land should serve Great Plains scholars as an exemplary text, offering a variety of perspectives on dealing with the environmental impact of a consumptive society."—Tisha Gilreath Mullen, Great Plains Quarterly
Publication Date: October 30, 1996