Bøker av Alan McPherson

Anyone curious about nature and Indiana will find interest in this collective biography of naturalists who were in some way connected to the Hoosier state. Experts of the natural world, the naturalists herein were individuals whose fascination with nature became their lifelong passion. Ranging from dedicated amateurs to specialized scientists, some renowned and others unfamiliar, their time in Indiana may have been brief as was John Muir, or nearly permanent as Gene Stratton-Porter. Once the scientific center of the American frontier, New Harmony attracted naturalists such as William Maclure, Thomas Say and Charles Alexandre Lesueur. This book profiles 38 noted naturalists who have made enduring contributions to Indiana's natural heritage over the course of the past 200 years. Arranged chronologically, the brief biographical accounts shed light on their lives and achievements. From the pioneering naturalist-explorer of the late 18th century, to the 21st century scientist-ecologist, the role of the naturalist has evolved from a collection-gathering-cataloging adventurer to a steadfast scientific preservationist who proposes a new alliance with nature.

Bloomington, "The Gateway to Southern Indiana," is a lively university town and also Indiana's premier outdoor playground. The Bloomington area is home to some of the finest scenery in the state and the Midwest. Set in the midst of a myriad of parklands, the Bloomington area features a blend of walking opportunities, thanks to a collaboration of government, private agencies, organizations, and individuals. The nature walks herein range from popular neighborhood parks to remote wilderness trails. Highlights include cool shady forests, deep ravines, rocky bluffs, wildlife-rich wetlands, flower-filled prairies, creek-laced valleys, calm lakes, free-flowing rivers, gushing springs, cascading waterfalls and sweeping views. For the outdoor-oriented seeking feet-first experiences in south central Indiana, this unique guidebook identifies a wealth of trails that are yours to explore. Take this book and go!

Springs have held our deep-seated fascination since time immemorial. With profound significance, spring waters have long been associated in folklore, medicine & religion as a sacred symbol of life, healing & purification. The gifts of pure water from the earth were of the utmost importance to the indigenous Indian. Springs were an important factor in the settlement of Indiana. In addition to providing domestic water, they provided power for mills & industry. Mineral water spas & resorts were "all the rage" in Indiana during the turn of the twentieth century when the leisure class was "taking the waters" as a healthful cure-all. Springs are individually unique in their flow, chemical make-up & scenery. This informative guidebook profiles fifty open-access springs & flowing wells across Indiana, providing descriptions, directions, maps & photographs. These geological gems are easily accessible along roadside & trailside. With this book as your guide, go tour & discover!

Examining the roots of anti-Americanism in Latin America, McPherson focuses on three major crises: the Cuban Revolution, the 1964 Panama riots, and U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic. He demonstrates the shifting and complex nature of anti-Americanism in each country and the love-hate ambivalence of most Latin Americans toward the U.S.

In The World and U2: One Band's Remaking of Global Activism, Alan McPherson trains a historian's eye on the evolution and influence of the band's activism from its formation in 1976 to its most recent album and concert tour.

Over the last sixty years, the relationship between the United States and Latin America has been marred by ideological conflict, imbalances of power, and economic disparity. The U.S.