Rebecca Solnit is a celebrated author, historian, and activist whose works delve into themes of feminism, history, social change, and the power of hope in the face of disaster. Through incisive analysis, she explores how collective action and activism shape our world, highlighting the profound connection between environment and human experience. Her writing, known for its intellectual depth and passionate calls for change, prompts readers to reflect on the world around us and our roles within it. Solnit moves between essayistic exploration and historical research to uncover hidden narratives and connect past ideas to present challenges.
"In 1851, a war began in what would become Yosemite National Park, a war against the indigenous inhabitants that has yet to come to a real conclusion. A century later - 1951 - and about a hundred and fifty miles away, another war began when the U.S. government started setting off nuclear bombs at the Nevada Test Site. It was called a "nuclear testing program" but functioned as a war against the land and people of the Great Basin."--