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Known for: The Once and Future World: Nature As It Was, As It Is, As It Could Be
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The Once and Future World: Nature As It Was, As It Is, As It Could Be
In this thought-provoking work, J.B. MacKinnon explores how humanity’s relationship with nature has changed over time and what it means for the future of the planet. He argues that our perception of the natural world has been diminished by centuries of environmental loss, and he invites readers to reimagine a world where nature is abundant once again. Through history, ecology, and storytelling, MacKinnon reveals how restoring our connection to the wild could redefine what it means to live sustainably.
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Historical Perspective: The Abundance That Was
To understand what has been lost, we must first return to a time before industrialization, before fossil fuels, before mass exploitation reshaped every corner of the planet. The early explorers of the Americas, for instance, described rivers so full of fish that boats struggled to pass through them....
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Human Perception of Nature: Stories We Tell About the Wild
Humans have always filtered nature through stories. Ancient myths cast animals as kin; Enlightenment science turned them into specimens; modern culture tends to view them as backdrop, resources, or entertainment. These evolving narratives reveal as much about us as they do about the natural world. E...
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About J.B. MacKinnon
J.B. MacKinnon is a Canadian journalist and author known for his works on environment, sustainability, and culture. He co-authored the influential book 'The 100-Mile Diet' and has written extensively for publications such as The New Yorker and The Atlantic. His writing often explores the intersectio...
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J.B. MacKinnon is a Canadian journalist and author known for his works on environment, sustainability, and culture. He co-authored the influential book 'The 100-Mile Diet' and has written extensively for publications such as The New Yorker and The Atlantic. His writing often explores the intersectio...
J.B. MacKinnon is a Canadian journalist and author known for his works on environment, sustainability, and culture. He co-authored the influential book 'The 100-Mile Diet' and has written extensively for publications such as The New Yorker and The Atlantic. His writing often explores the intersection of human life and the natural world.
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