Less Is More
In his essay, John M. Meyer explores how transdisciplinary approaches impact academic collaboration.
In the Low Country
A reflection on borderlands by Nicholas Allen.
ecocriticism
In the Low Country
Once Upon a Dune: Coastal (Hi)Stories
In April 2024, during a workshop at the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon, specialists from different countries and backgrounds talked about dunes. In addition to the scientific topics presented, we discussed how to make our work more compelling and accessible to a wider audience. We wanted to share our plural views on coastal issues and the importance of taking this diversity into account when managing for the future, because beaches are made up of sea and sand, but also of people’s expectations and choices. This exhibition is our way to do this. Each of us has chosen an image/object that represents our personal connection with the coast. We do not want to present results or conclusions; as in a museum or art gallery, it is up to you to find meaning and to write your own script based on your impressions.
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A Letter to James Lovelock
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Interview with Alexa Weik von Mossner, author of Affective Ecologies: Empathy, Emotion, and Environmental Narrative
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Interview with Martin Puchner, author of Literature for a Changing Planet
In this episode from the New Books Network podcast, Martin Puchner is interviewed on his recent book, Literature for a Changing Planet .
“Uncanny Waters”
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