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Undermined in Coal Country : On the Measures in a Working Land by Bill Conlogue
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- Book Title
- Undermined in Coal Country : On the Measures in a Working Land
- ISBN
- 9781421423180
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
1421423189
ISBN-13
9781421423180
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237915467
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Publication Name
Undermined in Coal Country : on the Measures in a Working Land
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Subject
Mining, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Sociology / General, Higher
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Education, Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2016-052559
Reviews
"As much as by chronology or theme, his book proceeds via metaphors, myths, and the literature he reads, studies, and teaches. He works such motifs as the "undermining" of his title and the "measures" of his subtitle -- a reference to seams of anthracite -- to consider what the region's history of mining reveals about human folly and endeavor.", Surrounded by anti-intellectualism, poverty, and the environmental degradation that inevitably attended the burst of extractive capitalism that swept through and then abandoned so much of the United States, Conlogue articulately makes a calm but passionate plea for keeping the humanities central to a curriculum that legislators and college administrators relentlessly want to divert toward vocationalism., "Chair of the English Department Dr. Erin Sadlack described Conlogue's work as "engaging and relevant." She said she used a passage from his book in her Digital Shakespeare course that started a discussion in the class. "I think that one of the really fantastic things about Bill's writing in particular is that he is able to take these really complex ideas and make them accessible," she said. "I think that's also really important because it helps people understand that the work that we do in the humanities is really relevant to their lives." She encouraged everyone to read Conlogue's book.", ""Surrounded by anti-intellectualism, poverty, and the environmental degradation that inevitably attended the burst of extractive capitalism that swept through and then abandoned so much of the United States, Conlogue articulately makes a calm but passionate plea for keeping the humanities central to a curriculum that legislators and college administrators relentlessly want to divert toward vocationalism.""
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
974.8/37
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgments Timeline 1. Campus as Question 2. Wood 3. Fire 4. In the Gaps 5. Body Language 6. On Broken Ground 7. Burying Books Conclusion Works Cited Index
Synopsis
Deep mining ended decades ago in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. The barons who made their fortunes have moved on. Low wages and high unemployment haunt the area, and the people left behind wonder whether to stay or seek their fortunes elsewhere. Once dominated by the boom-and-busts of coal mining, the valley's shared history touches ......, Deep mining ended decades ago in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. The barons who made their fortunes have moved on. Low wages and high unemployment haunt the area, and the people left behind wonder whether to stay or seek their fortunes elsewhere. Once dominated by the boom-and-busts of coal mining, the valley's shared history touches communities as far-flung as the Pacific Northwest, the Gulf Coast shorelines, and the mountains of West Virginia. Bill Conlogue explores how two overlapping coal country landscapes--Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Marywood University--have coped with the devastating aftermath of mining. Examining the far-reaching environmental effects of mining, including heavy deforestation, geological disruption, and mine fires, this beautifully written book asks bigger questions about what it means to influence a landscape to this extent--and then to live in it. In prose rivaling that of Annie Dillard and John McPhee, Conlogue describes a fascinating paradox: because of coal mining, the city and college have suffered, but the United States has grown stronger. Examining higher education through the lens of an unstable region still reeling from its industrial heritage, Undermined in Coal Country defends the study of literature and history as parts of an interdisciplinary web of meaning. Conlogue argues that, if we are serious about solving environmental problems, if we are serious about knowing where we are and what happens there, we need to attend closely to all places--that is, to attend to the world in a cold, dark, and disorienting universe. Unearthing new ways of thinking about place, pedagogy, and the environment, this meditative text reveals that place is inherently unstable., Deep mining ended decades ago in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. The barons who made their fortunes have moved on. Low wages and high unemployment haunt the area, and the people left behind wonder whether to stay or seek their fortunes elsewhere. Bill Conlogue explores how two overlapping coal country landscapes--Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Marywood University--have coped with the devastating aftermath of mining. Examining the far-reaching environmental effects of mining, this beautifully written book asks bigger questions about what it means to influence a landscape to this extent--and then to live in it. In prose rivaling that of Annie Dillard and John McPhee, Conlogue argues that, if we are serious about solving environmental problems, if we are serious about knowing where we are and what happens there, we need to attend closely to all places--that is, to attend to the world in a cold, dark, and disorienting universe. Unearthing new ways of thinking about place, pedagogy, and the environment, this meditative text reveals that place is inherently unstable., Living in a landscape dominated by mining. Deep mining ended decades ago in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. The barons who made their fortunes have moved on. Low wages and high unemployment haunt the area, and the people left behind wonder whether to stay or seek their fortunes elsewhere. Bill Conlogue explores how two overlapping coal country landscapes--Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Marywood University--have coped with the devastating aftermath of mining. Examining the far-reaching environmental effects of mining, this beautifully written book asks bigger questions about what it means to influence a landscape to this extent--and then to live in it. In prose rivaling that of Annie Dillard and John McPhee, Conlogue argues that, if we are serious about solving environmental problems, if we are serious about knowing where we are and what happens there, we need to attend closely to all places--that is, to attend to the world in a cold, dark, and disorienting universe. Unearthing new ways of thinking about place, pedagogy, and the environment, this meditative text reveals that place is inherently unstable.
LC Classification Number
F159.S4C66 2017
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- x***e (24)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBooks arrived in 2 days, even though the shipping estimate was 5 days. The set of books packed very well and were in pristine condition. They came better than described. They were listed as very good, but are like new. I couldn't be happier. I would certainly buy from this seller again. This was a great value for the price. Thank you so much!!
- a***a (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseThe book came packaged extremely well, and left no chance of being damaged in shipping. The book sadly did not come with a dust cover I expected, but after contacting the seller and asking if they maybe forgot it or could find it lying around somewhere, they refunded me half of the price for the inconvenience. Extremely helpful and kind customer service. Thank you Nick!ONE PIECE All Faces Collector's Edition Volume 1 (#335866885387)
- e***o (54)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItems arrived earlier than I expected. They were very carefully packed and in the condition described. A great value for two books in the series. Thank you for the high quality service. I would buy from this seller again!!