Ever since the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus, the noble savage has been a potent symbol in Western cultures. The notion that there is a land where men and women live in simplicity and innocence has been used to draw unfavourable comparisons with advanced societies. The noble savage has been conscripted by many causes, from the French Revolution to the sexual revolution, but in his most recent incarnation he is the champion of conservation. The native peoples of the earth, according to this version of the legend, live in harmony with nature. They respect the rest of creation. They know how to harvest resources sustainably. They are said to be 'transparent' in the environment. However, we now know that native peoples can be as destructive to their environments as anyone else, and that historically aboriginal tribes often changed whole ecosystems by the repeated burning of forests and by hunting animal species to extinction. The noble eco-savage is a white, Western artefact. When policy issues, such as land rights, are decided on the basis of this misconception, it leads to disappointment and sometimes recriminations against the tribal peoples who fail to conform to the stereotype.

Wild in Woods: The Myth of the Noble Eco-Savage (Iea Studies on the Environment, 14)

Science & Math

Whelan, Robert

Biological Sciences

Inst of Economic Affairs

The Cross and the Rainforest: A Critique of Radical Green Spirituality

<p>In place of radical secular environmentalism, this book offers an ecology that views man as created in the image of God, that takes sin seriously, and looks to Christ and the redemption available through him as the key to the true meaning of creation.</p>

Haffner, Paul

Kirwan, Joseph

Religion & Spirituality

Eerdmans Pub.Co.

Choices in Childbearing: When Does Family Planning Become Population Control?

Self-Help

Human Life International

The Other National Theatre: 350 Years of Shows in Drury Lane

Jacob Tonson

Biography of Barbara Jackson Whelan.....The moving story of one woman's courage and determination in the face of life's overwhelming odds. Barbara was illegitimate, adopted. Went to Europe alone at nineteen. Married. Co-founder of million $ business. Returned to America. Divorced. Reclimbed the corporate ladder. New love. CANCER....not once but twice. Through it all, her goal was to be successful at whatever she attempted. Success was certainly hers. She received the highest of honors from her employer and was loved by those who worked for her. To the very end she maintained her humor and dignity.

One Remarkable Woman: The Moving Story of One Woman's Courage and Determination in the Face of Life's Overwhelming Odds

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Intelepub of Nevada

<p>Robert Whelan has been in the financial services industry since 1978. He is a practicing Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner. In addition to the above two certificates, he is also licensed in securities and life insurance."I was inspired to join the financial services industry by witnessing the devastating effect my father's death had on my family when he was just eighteen. After putting myself through college, while caring for my mother and sister, I uncovered a deep sense of perseverance and dedication that I never knew existed."As a retirement planner with a solid background in tax planning and services, Robert is committed to helping people piece together the important financial factors that bring a lasting sense of comfort and confidence.</p>

Every Piece Matters

Business & Money

Finance

Independently published

In place of radical secular environmentalism, this book offers an ecology that views man as created in the image of God, that takes sin seriously, and looks to Christ and the redemption available through him as the key to the true meaning of creation.

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