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Rivers, Memory, And Nation-building

A History of the Volga and Mississippi Rivers

By: Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

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Rivers, Memory, And Nation-building

A History of the Volga and Mississippi Rivers

By: Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

Rivers figure prominently in a nation’s historical memory, and the Volga and Mississippi have special importance in Russian and American cultures. Beginning in the pre-modern world, both rivers served as critical trade routes connecting cultures in an extensive exchange network, while also sustaining populations through their surrounding wetlands and bottomlands. In modern times, “Mother Volga” and the “Father of Waters” became integral parts of national identity, contributing to a sense of Russian and American exceptionalism. Furthermore, both rivers were drafted into service as the means to modernize the nation-state through hydropower and navigation. Despite being forced into submission for modern-day hydrological regimes, the Volga and Mississippi Rivers persist in the collective memory and continue to offer solace, recreation, and sustenance. Through their histories we derive a more nuanced view of human interaction with the environment, which adds another lens to our understanding of the past.

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Berghahn Books

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1782384324

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9781782384328

African Americans and the Mississippi River

Race, History, and the Environment

By: Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

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African Americans and the Mississippi River

Race, History, and the Environment

By: Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

This book follows the historical trajectory of African Americans and their relationship with the Mississippi River dating back to the 1700s and ending with Hurricane Katrina and the still-contested Delta landscape. Long touted in literary and historical works, the Mississippi River remains an iconic presence in the American landscape. Whether referred to as "Old Man River" or the "Big Muddy," the Mississippi River represents imageries ranging from the pastoral and Acadian to turbulent and unpredictable. However, these imageries—revealed through the cultural production of artists, writers, poets, musicians, and even filmmakers—did not reflect the experiences of everyone living and working along the river. Missing is a broader discourse of the African American community and the Mississippi River. Through the experiences of African Americans with the Mississippi River, which included narratives of labor (free and enslaved), refuge, floods, and migration, a different history of the river and its environs emerges. The book brings multiple perspectives together to explore this rich history of the Mississippi River through the intersection of race and class with the environment. The text will be of great interest to students and researchers in environmental humanities, including environmental justice studies, ethnic studies, and US and African American history.

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Taylor & Francis

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1317206851

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Water and Human Societies

Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

By: David A. Pietz,Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

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Water and Human Societies

Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

By: David A. Pietz,Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

This book explores the historical relationships between human communities and water. Bringing together for the first time key texts from across the literature, it discusses how the past has shaped our contemporary challenges with equitable access to clean and ample water supplies. The book is organized into chapters that explore thematic issues in water history, including “Water and Civilizations,” Water and Health,” “Water and Equity” and “Water and Sustainability”. Each chapter is introduced by a critical overview of the theme, followed by four primary and secondary readings that discuss critical nodes in the historical and contemporary development of each chapter theme. “Further readings” at the end of each chapter invite the reader to further explore the dynamics of each theme. The foundational premise of the book is that in order to comprehend the complexity of global water challenges, we need to understand the history of cultural forces that have shaped our water practices. These historical patterns shape the range of choices available to us as we formulate responses to water challenges. The book will be a valuable resource to all students interested in understanding the challenges of water use today.

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Springer Nature

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3030676927

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Rivers, Memory, and Nation-building

A History of the Volga and Mississippi Rivers

By: Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

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Rivers, Memory, and Nation-building

A History of the Volga and Mississippi Rivers

By: Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

Rivers figure prominently in a nation's historical memory, and the Volga and Mississippi have special importance in Russian and American cultures. Beginning in the pre-modern world, both rivers served as critical trade routes connecting cultures in an extensive exchange network, while also sustaining populations through their surrounding wetlands and bottomlands. In modern times, 'Mother Volga' and the 'Father of Waters' became integral parts of national identity, contributing to a sense of Russian and American exceptionalism. Furthermore, both rivers were drafted into service as the means to modernize the nation-state through hydropower and navigation. Despite being forced into submission for modern-day hydrological regimes, the Volga and Mississippi Rivers persist in the collective memory and continue to offer solace, recreation, and sustenance. Through their histories we derive a more nuanced view of human interaction with the environment, which adds another lens to our understanding of the past"- -Provided by publisher.

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1782384316

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African Americans and the Mississippi River

Race, History, and the Environment

By: Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

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Race, History, and the Environment

By: Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted

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Rivers, Memory, And Nation-building

Rivers, Memory, And Nation-building

African Americans and the Mississippi River

African Americans and the Mississippi River

Water and Human Societies

Water and Human Societies

Rivers, Memory, and Nation-building

Rivers, Memory, and Nation-building

African Americans and the Mississippi River

African Americans and the Mississippi River

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