The Nature Fakers Wildlife, Science and Sentiment |
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| Author:
| Lutts, Ralph H. |
| Series title: | Under the Sign of Nature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8139-2081-8 |
| Publication Date: | May 2001 |
| Publisher: | University of Virginia Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $26.00USD $26.00 |
Book Description:
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In 1903 John Burroughs published an ""Atlantic Monthly"" article attacking popular nature writers as ""sham naturalists"". This debate resulted in a new standard of accuracy for the nature writer and reflected a new way of thinking about moral responsibilities to wildlife.
In 1903 John Burroughs published an ""Atlantic Monthly"" article attacking popular nature writers as ""sham naturalists"". This debate resulted in a new standard of accuracy for the nature writer and reflected a new way of thinking about moral responsibilities to wildlife.