Blue Ridge Commons

by Newfont, Kathryn

• ISBN13: 9780820341255
• ISBN10: 0820341258
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-01
• Publisher: Univ of Georgia Pr

About This Book

Blue Ridge Commons: Environmental Activism and Forest History in Western North Carolina

ISBN: 9780820341255

Blue Ridge Commons is a thought-provoking book that delves into the rich environmental history of the Blue Ridge mountains in western North Carolina. Written by Kathryn Newfont, this book offers a unique perspective on the complex relationships between local communities, environmental activism, and forest history.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and scholars interested in environmental history, particularly those focusing on the American South. It is also a valuable resource for anyone studying conservation efforts, community dynamics, and the cultural aspects of environmental activism. Environmentalists, historians, and researchers will find this book particularly useful for its in-depth analysis of local environmental movements.

History and Editions

Published in 2012, Blue Ridge Commons has been a significant contribution to the field of environmental history. Kathryn Newfont's work examines the environmental activism of the Blue Ridge region over three hundred years, highlighting a cultural strain of conservation known as "commons environmentalism." This concept emphasizes the importance of community access to natural resources like forests for activities such as hunting, fishing, and working.

The book explores how local residents resisted certain environmental efforts while launching their own initiatives. It discusses the opposition to federal wilderness area expansions in the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests, arguing that policies perceived as "enclosure" were met with strong resistance from mountain residents.

Author and Other Works

Kathryn Newfont is a renowned author in the field of environmental history. Blue Ridge Commons is her seminal work on the subject, showcasing her deep understanding of the cultural and historical contexts of environmental activism. Newfont's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex historical and environmental concepts clear to a broad audience.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-10: 0820341258, ISBN-13: 9780820341255
• eBook: Available through various online retailers (ISBNs may vary)

Publication Details

• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Hardcover: Not specified
• eBook: Available through various online retailers (ISBNs may vary)

Related ISBNs:

• 9780820341255 (Paperback)
• 9780820341262 (Hardcover) - Not confirmed, but possible
• 9780820341279 (eBook) - Not confirmed, but possible

Additional Resources

For more information on this book, you can visit the University of North Carolina Press website or check out reviews from environmental historians and activists. The book's detailed archival work and years of interviews with Appalachian residents provide a rich source of information for those interested in environmental history and community-led conservation efforts.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Blue Ridge Commons, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Kathryn Newfont is an associate professor of history and faculty chair for the Ramsey Center for Regional Studies at Mars Hill College.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Maps	p. xix
Introduction of Forests and Commons	p. 1
"The Custom of Our Country": The Appalachian Forest Commons	p. 15
Response to Devastation: Organizing Forests in the Southern Appalachians	p. 49
Plenty of Trouble: Creating Federal Forests in the Blue Ridge	p. 71
De Jure Commons: National Forests and Blue Ridge Neighbors	p. 97
Contested Forests: Commons, Clearcutting, and Wilderness	p. 124
Wilderness as Commons Enclosure: Rare II Opposition	p. 146
Wilderness as Commons Defense: The Southern Nantahala	p. 168
Mobilizing Commons Defense: "Oil Fever" Threatens the Forests	p. 189
Clearcutting Returns: Timber Enclosure Threatens the Forests	p. 227
Commons Environmentalism Mobilized: Western North Carolina Alliance's Cut the Clearcutting! Campaign	p. 251
Conclusion An American Commons in the Blue Ridge	p. 271
Afterword A Call to Commons	p. 274
Notes	p. 270
Bibliography	p. 325
Index	p. 355
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