The State of Conservation: Rural America and the Conservation-Industrial Complex since 1920 - Paperback

The State of Conservation: Rural America and the Conservation-Industrial Complex since 1920 - Paperback

$59.80
Sale price  $59.80 Regular price 
Skip to product information
The State of Conservation: Rural America and the Conservation-Industrial Complex since 1920 - Paperback

The State of Conservation: Rural America and the Conservation-Industrial Complex since 1920 - Paperback

$59.80
Sale price  $59.80 Regular price 

by Joshua Nygren (Author)

In the twentieth century, natural resource conservation emerged as a vital force in US politics, laying the groundwork for present-day sustainability. Merging environmental, agricultural, and political history, Joshua Nygren examines the political economy and ecology of agricultural conservation through the lens of the "conservation-industrial complex." This evolving public-private network--which united the US Department of Agriculture, Congress, local and national organizations, and the agricultural industry--guided soil and water conservation in rural America for much of the century. Contrary to the classic tales of US environmental politics and the rise and fall of the New Deal Order, this book emphasizes continuity. Nygren demonstrates how the conservation policies, programs, and partnerships of the 1930s and 1940s persisted through the age of environmentalism, and how their defining traits anticipated those typically associated with late twentieth-century political culture.

The conservation-industrial complex promoted a development-oriented brand of conservation that aided the rise of large-scale, capital-intensive agriculture which continues today. It also reshaped the physical and political landscapes of the country, leading to impressive conservation victories and spectacular failures by privileging some environments, degrading others, and intensifying farm depopulation. In the name of environmental protection, agricultural conservation made rural America less equal.

Number of Pages: 322
Dimensions: 0.73 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 07, 2025

Intentional design

We make things that work better and last longer. Our products solve real problems with clean design.

Quality first

We obsess over the details and strive to deliver the best products at the best prices, every time.

Customer care

We're always on your side: keeping our loyal customers happy is our top priority and number one goal.

Feature 1

Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.

Feature 2

Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.

At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.