Arid Empire: The Entangled Fates of Arizona and Arabia.
Published In: Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 2024, v. 45, n. 1. P. 153 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Curley, Andrew 3 of 3
Abstract
"Arid Empire: The Entangled Fates of Arizona and Arabia" is a book that explores the history of imperialism, agriculture, settler colonialism, and globalization in Arizona and the Arabian Peninsula. The author challenges the common narrative that deserts lack water and need to be claimed for civilization, highlighting the constructed nature of this belief. The book also examines the Arizona-Arabia connection, revealing a patronizing and paternalistic attitude towards Saudis and other people from Arabia. Additionally, it critiques the colonial narratives in scientific endeavors, such as the Biosphere2 experiment, and emphasizes the underlying imperialism in many scientific pursuits. Overall, "Arid Empire" prompts readers to reconsider the relationship between science, imperialism, and the environment. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography. 2024/01, Vol. 45, Issue 1, p153
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0129-7619
- DOI:10.1111/sjtg.12520
- Accession Number:174912032
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