The Unsettling of America
Culture and Agriculture
Ranked #6 in Agriculture, Ranked #12 in Farming — see more rankings.
Since its publication by Sierra Club Books in 1977, The Unsettling of America has been recognized as a classic of American letters. In it, Wendell Berry argues that good farming is a cultural development and spiritual discipline. Today’s agribusiness, however, takes farming out of its cultural context and away from families. As a result, we as a nation are more estranged from the land—from the intimate knowledge, love, and care of it.
Sadly, as Berry notes in his Afterword to this third edition, his arguments and observations are more relevant than ever. We continue to suffer... more
Sadly, as Berry notes in his Afterword to this third edition, his arguments and observations are more relevant than ever. We continue to suffer... more
Rankings by Category
The Unsettling of America is ranked in the following categories:
- #56 in Ecology
- #72 in Environmental Studies
- #62 in Sustainability
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