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The Price of Permanence

Nature and Business in the New South

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Framing the New South as a battleground for environmental stewardship, this book challenges the notion that post-Civil War southerners prioritized economic growth over resource conservation. It reveals how business leaders and public officials sought to balance profit with environmental quality through the concept of "permanence." This idea sparked conflicts among various stakeholders as they navigated the complexities of resource use, ultimately influencing the development of the modern South. The narrative highlights the intricate relationship between economic ambitions and environmental considerations.

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The Price of Permanence, William D. Bryan

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2020
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Titul
The Price of Permanence
Podtitul
Nature and Business in the New South
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2020
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
254
ISBN13
9780820358789
Série
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Framing the New South as a battleground for environmental stewardship, this book challenges the notion that post-Civil War southerners prioritized economic growth over resource conservation. It reveals how business leaders and public officials sought to balance profit with environmental quality through the concept of "permanence." This idea sparked conflicts among various stakeholders as they navigated the complexities of resource use, ultimately influencing the development of the modern South. The narrative highlights the intricate relationship between economic ambitions and environmental considerations.