Week 3-Homeland

Question 1

Why is the American West at war with itself as described by R. Knight in the “Homeland” readings? What is meant by “Homeland Security” as described by Knight (i.e. ecologically sustainable food production).

Answer 1

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Question 2

D. Peavey: What is meant by the “radical center”? What steps were taking in Ketchum, Idaho by the sheep producers which gave the public a sense of participation and ownership into the history and culture of its landscape?

Answer 2

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Question 3

The poem entitled “One sweet evening just this year” by Zarzyski describes the sweet earthiness of a lucky life. Are there instances where you have felt this kind of appreciation for the outdoors and hard work and grit?

Answer 3

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Question 4

Sayer Essay—Why is it difficult to calculate carrying capacity in arid and semi-arid rangelands?

Answer 4

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