This book is an exploration of our evolving relationship with a specific bioregion. It engages the reader in asking deeper questions about the meaning we find in nature and the place where we dwell, and how we can work together towards a sustainable future for all life.

Bill Devall was in the Department of Sociology, Humboldt State University from 1968-1995 and Professor Emeritus from 1995-2009.

Sing C. Chew is the founding editor of the interdisciplinary journal, Nature+Culture.

Introduction

Preface

Chapter 1 Biogeography of the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion

Chapter 2 Passing Through the Redwood Curtain

Chapter 3 The Energy Dilemma

Chapter 4 An Enlightened City? Arcata, California

Chapter 5 A Geography of Hope: Restoration in Redwood National Park

Chapter 6 Grassroots Restoration and the Culture of Reinhabitation: Mattole River

Chapter 7 The Last Battle Over Old-growth Redwoods: The Headwaters Forest

Chapter 8 Fire on the Mountain

Chapter 9 The Republic of Ecotopia

Bibliography

About the Author