Spirituality and the State: Managing Nature and Experience in America's National Parks

by Kerry Archer Mitchell

Book Overview

An exploration of the production and reception of nature and spirituality in America's national park system

America's national parks are some of the most powerful, beautiful, and inspiring spots on the earth. They are often considered "spiritual" places in which one can connect to oneself and to nature. But it takes a lot of work to make nature appear natural. To maintain the apparently pristine landscapes of our parks, the National...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479873012
• ISBN13: 9781479873012
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"