{"product_id":"the-geology-ecology-and-human-history-of-the-san-luis-valley-paperback","title":"The Geology, Ecology, and Human History of the San Luis Valley - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJared Maxwell Beeton\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eCharles Nicholas Saenz\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eBenjamin James Waddell\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Geology, Ecology, and Human History of the San Luis Valley \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the rich landscapes and diverse social histories of the San Luis Valley, an impressive mountain valley spanning over 9,000 square miles that crosses the border of south-central Colorado and north-central New Mexico and includes many cultural traditions. Twenty-six expert scholars and educators--including geologists, geographers, biologists, ecologists, linguists, historians, sociologists, and consultants--uncover the natural and cultural history of the region, which serves as home to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the San Juan Mountains, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and the Rio Grande headwaters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The first section, \"The Geology and Ecology of the San Luis Valley,\" surveys the geomorphology, hydrology, animal and plant life, conservation, management, and mining of the valley's varied terrain. The second section, \"Human History of the San Luis Valley,\" recounts the valley's human visitation and settlement, from early indigenous life to Spanish exploration to Hispanic and Japanese settlements. This section introduces readers to the region's wide range of religious identities--Catholic, Latter-day Saint, Buddhist, Jehovah's Witness, Amish, and Mennonite--and diverse linguistic traditions, including Spanish, English, Dutch, Danish, Japanese, and Mayan. The final section, \"Travel Itineraries,\" addresses recreation, specifically fly-fishing and rock climbing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book provides a comprehensive overview of the endemic flora and fauna, human history of indigenous lifeways, and diverse settlement patterns that have shaped the region. \u003ci\u003eThe Geology, Ecology, and Human History of the San Luis Valley \u003c\/i\u003ewill appeal to students and scholars of geology, ecology, environmental history, and cultural history, as well as residents and tourists seeking to know more about this fascinating and integral part of Colorado and New Mexico. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributors: \u003cbr\u003e Benjamin Armstrong, Timothy Armstrong, Deacon Aspinwall, Robert Benson, Lorrie Crawford, Kristy Duran, Jeff Elison, Eric Harmon, Devin Jenkins, Bradley G. Johnson, Robert M. Kirkham, Bessie Konishi, Angie Krall, Richard D. Loosbrock, Richard Madole, A. W. Magee, Victoria Martinez, James McCalpin, Mark Mitchell, R. Nathan Pipitone, Andrew Valdez, Rio de la Vista, Dami n Vergara Wilson \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJared Maxwell Beeton\u003c\/b\u003e is assistant professor of environment and sustainability at Fort Lewis College. His work has been published in international journals such as \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuaternary Research\u003c\/i\u003e, as chapters in books such as \u003ci\u003eThe Geology of the Ouray\/Silverton Area\u003c\/i\u003e, in regional journals such as \u003ci\u003eThe San Luis Valley Historian\u003c\/i\u003e, and in popular scientific magazines such as \u003ci\u003eEARTH Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Nicholas Saenz\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of history at Adams State University and president of the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. His work has been published in the\u003ci\u003e Bulletin for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe San Luis Valley Historian\u003c\/i\u003e. He has served as an exhibition consultant for History Colorado and appeared on Rocky Mountain PBS. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenjamin James Waddell \u003c\/b\u003eis associate professor of sociology, criminology, and borderlands at Fort Lewis College. His work has been published in \u003ci\u003eSociology of Development\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Latin American Research Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Social Science Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRural \u003c\/i\u003eSociology, \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Week\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e More about his work can be found at benjaminjameswaddell.com. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 518\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163423281287,"sku":"9781646420414","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b6c48bd256d8dfb5ce05d22c9425ebce.webp?v=1733297174","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-geology-ecology-and-human-history-of-the-san-luis-valley-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}