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Exploring the interplay between perilous outdoor adventure tales and ecological sustainability, Kristin J. Jacobson examines adrenaline narratives by various American authors post-1970, a pivotal year for environmentalism. The book highlights gender biases within these narratives and critiques how they both promote and hinder sustainability. It also addresses the commercialization of "extreme" experiences across various sectors, reflecting on the cultural shift in the perception of adventure and environmentalism over the past four decades.
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American Adrenaline Narrative, Kristin J. Jacobson
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- American Adrenaline Narrative
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kristin J. Jacobson
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 318
- ISBN13
- 9780820356990
- Series
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the interplay between perilous outdoor adventure tales and ecological sustainability, Kristin J. Jacobson examines adrenaline narratives by various American authors post-1970, a pivotal year for environmentalism. The book highlights gender biases within these narratives and critiques how they both promote and hinder sustainability. It also addresses the commercialization of "extreme" experiences across various sectors, reflecting on the cultural shift in the perception of adventure and environmentalism over the past four decades.