NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDERNESS
Записи лекций открытого курса Маргрет Гребович «Осмысление окружающей среды», который проходил осенью 2018 года в Тюмени. Margret Grebowicz is an environmental philosopher researching exhaustion and desire, as bodies, places, relationships, and meanings interact at different levels of life. She is the author of four books: ‘Whale Song’ (Bloomsbury Academic P), ‘The National Park to Come’ (Stanford University P), and ‘Beyond the Cyborg: Adventures with Donna Haraway’ /with Helen Merrick/ (Columbia University P). Originally from Poland, she received her Ph.D. from Emory University and taught philosophy for two decades in the US before coming to SAS. During one of those decades, she also worked as a professional jazz vocalist. The lecture explores the history and significance of U.S. national parks, highlighting their democratic ideals and role in shaping American identity. It examines their origins, key figures like Frederick Law Olmsted, and photography’s role in conservation. The discussion also addresses land conflicts, particularly with Native Americans, and broader historical influences. Lastly, it considers the evolving concept of wilderness and modern challenges in park preservation.
Записи лекций открытого курса Маргрет Гребович «Осмысление окружающей среды», который проходил осенью 2018 года в Тюмени. Margret Grebowicz is an environmental philosopher researching exhaustion and desire, as bodies, places, relationships, and meanings interact at different levels of life. She is the author of four books: ‘Whale Song’ (Bloomsbury Academic P), ‘The National Park to Come’ (Stanford University P), and ‘Beyond the Cyborg: Adventures with Donna Haraway’ /with Helen Merrick/ (Columbia University P). Originally from Poland, she received her Ph.D. from Emory University and taught philosophy for two decades in the US before coming to SAS. During one of those decades, she also worked as a professional jazz vocalist. The lecture explores the history and significance of U.S. national parks, highlighting their democratic ideals and role in shaping American identity. It examines their origins, key figures like Frederick Law Olmsted, and photography’s role in conservation. The discussion also addresses land conflicts, particularly with Native Americans, and broader historical influences. Lastly, it considers the evolving concept of wilderness and modern challenges in park preservation.