To Love the Wind and the Rain: African Americans and Environmental History

by Dianne D. Glave (Editor), Mark Stoll (Editor)

“To Love the Wind and the Rain” is a groundbreaking and vivid analysis of the relationship between African Americans and the environment in U.S. history. It focuses on three major themes: African Americans in the rural environment, African Americans in the urban and suburban environments, and African Americans and the notion of environmental justice.  Meticulously researched, the essays cover subjects including slavery, hunting, gardening, religion, the turpentine industry, outdoor recreation, women, and politics. “To Love the Wind and the Rain” will serve as an excellent foundation for future studies in African American environmental history.

Genres: History

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Nanette · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, this is a compilation of essays on ecoracism, black experience with the ecology and white ignorance and arrogance. So, some of the essays are better than others and of course this is subjective, determined by your interests and background. I appreciated the unknown history and connections to ecology that I did not know. It’s well written and accessible—not steeped in jargon.