Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Coates, Colin MacMillan, 1960-
2. Young, Jay
3. Bradley, Ben

Description

1. xiv, 338 pages : illustrations, maps; 23 cm.

Summary

1. "The book has two aims. First, it demonstrates the common ground between the fast-growing fields of environmental history and mobility studies in terms of subject matter, theoretical approaches, and methodology. Second, it shows how mobility--the movements of people, things, and ideas, as well as their associated cultural meanings--has been a key factor in shaping Canadians' perceptions of and interactions with their country. Approaching the burgeoning field of environmental history in Canada through the lens of mobility reveals some of the distinctive ways in which Canadians have come to terms with the country's climate and landscape. The collection seeks to accomplish these aims with a broad scope: a series of case studies that span Canada's diverse regions, from the closing of the age of sail in the late nineteenth century to post-World War II automobile culture. Chapters examine a wide range of topics, from the impact of seasonal climactic conditions on different transportation modes, to the environmental consequences of building mobility corridors and pathways, and the relationship between changing forms of mobility with tourism and other recreational activities. The contributors employ a number of methodologies, including the use of traditional archival sources (correspondence, government reports, business ledgers, publicity materials) as well as historical geographic information systems (HGIS), qualitative and quantitative analysis, and critical theory."--

Series statement

1. Canadian history and environment series, 1925-3702 ; No. 5

Uniform title

1. Canadian history and environment series ; 5.

Subject

1. Canada
2. Nature > Social aspects
3. Landscapes > Social aspects
4. Leisure > Social aspects
5. Outdoor recreation > Social aspects
6. Tourism > Social aspects
7. Transportation > Social aspects
8. History
9. Canada > Environmental conditions > History
10. Ecology
11. Nature > Social aspects > Canada > History
12. Landscapes > Social aspects > Canada > History
13. Leisure > Social aspects > Canada > History
14. Outdoor recreation > Social aspects > Canada > History
15. Tourism > Social aspects > Canada > History
16. Transportation > Social aspects > Canada > History

Genre/Form

1. History.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Additional formats (note)

1. Issued also in electronic format.