Growing; contemporary support for protecting the American rural landscape against commodification for human consumption is rooted in New Deal-era policies that sought to maintain and build upon the natural environmental benefits of existing ecosystems. This inspired tactic is perhaps best illustrated by the Prairie States Forestry Project (PSFP); established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. The PSFP aimed to create ldquo;shelterbeltsrdquo; ranging from the Texas Panhandle to the Canadian border in order to mitigate the effects of the Dust Bowl in the semiarid regions of the Great Plains. In this visionary program; thus far unexamined as a form of landscape infrastructure; Sarah and David Karle find a revealing precedent for a flexible and responsive soft system that landscape architects can draw from as they face todayrsquo;s environmental challenges. Through archival research; contemporary mapping; and aerial photography; Karle and Karle make a significant contribution to the discourse on environmental policy-making; design; and activism. Conserving the Dust Bowl inspires a new generation of problem-solvers to seek bold; imaginative; and innovative solutions the ensure sustainability.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. the best step-by-step guide to producing the best design portfolio everBy Luis E. Carranzamargaret fletchers new book is a carefully thought out and organized primer on how to best prepare a design portfolio; despite the fact that its mainly directed towards an architectural audience. this book would serve any designer or artist interested in marketing themselves.fletchers book goes through all of the different steps that one should consider and address when putting a portfolio together including issues of intended audience. choice of material to present. layouts. etc. in addition. fletcher provides basic but essential graphic design strategies that address not only the visual organization of the material but also the typography. the organizational (or narrative) structure. the relationship between the images. text. and other images. labels. etc. one will be surprised to even find book binding strategies and suggestions. the book includes a myriad of examples and case studies with analysis about what makes them effective.it is clear that fletcher has spent a lot of time thinking about these issues and working in environments where they are explored and implemented. for anyone applying for graduate school. jobs or internships. involved with marketing. this book is a definite MUST BUY.
