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Smoke and Tailings: An Environmental History of Butte and Anaconda, Montana, 18801930 (Mining and Society Series)
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Smoke and Tailings is an essential addition to the study of Butte’s industrial and ecological history.
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What Stands Out
Historical Insight
Offers a comprehensive environmental history of two significant mining towns, providing readers invaluable context and understanding of industrial impacts on communities and landscapes from 1880 to 1930.
Rich Research
Based on extensive archival research, it presents detailed accounts of how mining shaped societal and environmental dynamics in Butte and Anaconda, critical for historians and environmentalists.
Societal Impact
Explores the intersection of mining activities and their lasting effects on local communities, emphasizing social justice and environmental degradation, making it essential reading for advocates and scholars.
Product Details
| Publisher | University of Nevada Press |
| Publication date | October 21, 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 456 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1647791995 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1647791995 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds (450 grams) |
| Reading age | 15 years and up |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches (15.2 x 3.3 x 22.9 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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Environmental Historians
Scholars studying the impact of mining on communities will find valuable historical insights in this comprehensive environmental narrative.
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Mining Students
Students in mining, history, or environmental sciences can use this book to understand historical mining practices and their impacts.
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Policy Makers
Government officials can benefit from understanding past environmental issues related to mining to inform future regulations and policies.
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Casual Readers
General audiences seeking light reading may find the historical and academic focus less engaging and too detailed.
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Smoke and Tailings: An Environmental History of Butte and Anaconda, Montana, 18801930 (Mining and Society Series)
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Answer: The book focuses on the environmental history of the copper-smelting industry in Butte and Anaconda, Montana. -
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Answer: The author, Fredric L. Quivik, integrates environmental history with technology, and challenges traditional narratives around corporate power and community response. -
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Answer: It's considered essential because it enriches the understanding of industrial and ecological history, highlighting both the impacts of mining and remediation efforts.
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- Explores the environmental history of the copper-smelting industry in Butte and Anaconda.
- Blends environmental history with the study of technology, political, legal, and business history.
- Challenges simplistic narratives by showcasing local community opposition to pollution.
- Details the Anaconda Copper Mining Company's efforts to address environmental concerns.
- Examines the long-term consequences of mining, leading to the largest Superfund complex in the U.S.
- Offers fresh insights into the environmental impacts of tailings and technological innovations.
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