Killing Bugs for Business and Beauty: Canada's Aerial War against Forest Pests, 1913–1930.
In: Environmental History, Jg. 29 (2024), Heft 1, S. 197-199
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"Killing Bugs for Business and Beauty: Canada's Aerial War against Forest Pests, 1913–1930" by Mark Kuhlberg explores the motivations behind the use of aerial pesticides in Canada during the early 20th century. The book focuses on the spruce budworm and hemlock looper pests and their impact on Canada's iconic forests. Kuhlberg examines the intersection of economic interests and preservation, highlighting the enthusiasm for aerial pesticides as a convergence of seemingly opposing ideologies. The book is organized geographically and draws on extensive archival research. It features a small cast of characters, including scientists and elites, who played a significant role in driving the aerial spraying program. Kuhlberg also acknowledges the perspectives of diverse class and gender groups, emphasizing the contrast between elite and working-class experiences of aerial dusting. The book serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing emotion and power to dictate nature management decisions, while also highlighting the colonial and capitalist logics at play in these stories. [Extracted from the article]
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Killing Bugs for Business and Beauty: Canada's Aerial War against Forest Pests, 1913–1930.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Jorgenson, Mica |
Zeitschrift: | Environmental History, Jg. 29 (2024), Heft 1, S. 197-199 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1084-5453 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1086/728018 |
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