Workers and the Wild by Lawrence M. Lipin PAPERBACK 9780252073700

University of Illinois Press

Explore the fascinating intersection of conservation, consumerism, and labor in Oregon during the early 20th century with "Workers and the Wild: Conservation, Consumerism, and Labor in Oregon, 1910-30" by Lawrence M. Lipin. This in-depth study delves into the complex relationships between working-class communities and the burgeoning conservation movement, examining how their daily lives and labor practices shaped and were shaped by environmental policies and consumer demands. Discover the historical context of Oregon's landscape during a pivotal period of industrialization and social change. Lipin meticulously analyzes primary sources to shed light on the often-overlooked perspectives of laborers in environmental history. Understand the motivations behind conservation efforts and their impact on the workforce, as well as how consumer culture influenced these dynamics. "Workers and the Wild" offers a unique perspective on American environmentalism, highlighting the crucial role of labor in the history of conservation and the development of consumer society. This paperback edition is an essential read for students, historians, and anyone interested in environmental history, labor studies, and the social history of the American West. Keywords: Workers and the Wild, Conservation, Consumerism, Labor, Oregon, 1910-1930, Lawrence M. Lipin, Environmental History, Labor History, Social History, American West, Paperback Book