Birds of Empire, Birds of Nation. A History of Science, Economy, and Conservation in United States- Colombia Relations

Tipo: Libro eléctronico / E-book

Páginas / Pages: 199

Idioma / Language: Inglés

Resumen / Summary:

Autor / Author: Camilo Quintero Toro
Editorial / Publisher: Universidad de los Andes
Entrega / Delivery : Nacional / International
Envio desde / Ships from: Colombia
Condición / Condition: Nuevo / New

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction Birds and a Place for Nature in United States-Colombia Relations
1. Commodities and Fashion Objects
Natural History Collections: The Birds of Colombia Travel to Europe
Decorating Women s Hats
The Rise of Conservation
A Closer Look at the Colombian Context
2. Power and Imperial Relations
Turn to Scientific Expeditions
Early Expeditions: Santa Marta 1898-1899
Changing Questions, Changing Styles in the Field
Perceiving Colombia Through the Landscape
Everyday Cultures and Field Styles of North American Expeditions
The La Salle Brothers and the AMNH Connection
3. Nation, Nature, and Naturalists
Collecting Colombia s Avifauna
Nation and Nature
Political Economy and the Interactions of U.S. and Colombian Naturalists
The Importance of Region: Naturalists in Popayán
4. Environmental Bridges and National Parks
Wildlife Protection Goes Global
Migrating Birds: The ICBP in Latin America
Promoting Nature Protection in the Western Hemisphere: The North American Initiative
Organizing and Institutionalizing Bird and Nature Protection in Latin America
Latin American Conservation from Within: Colombia s Struggle to Defend Wildlife
An Ornithologist s Push for National Parks
Conclusion
Bibliography
Archives
Books, Articles and Essays