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A collection of 22 essays examines the intertwining of human society and nature, redefining materialism, addressing environmental justice, evaluating technological risks and prospects, and celebrating the significance of place. The volume includes a foreword by Bill McKibben.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Julie Dunlap
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