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Traces the ways in which birds have historically been seen as beautiful creatures worthy of protection and study and yet subject to experiments - scientific, literary, and governmental - that have irrevocably altered their relationship with humans. Scarlet Experiment speculates about the effects our decisions will have on the future of North American bird ecology.

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"A good introduction to this vibrant literature."—Amy Coale, H-Environment
"The subject of this carefully documented and well researched book is how experiments, in all senses of the word, have affected both humans and birds in America over the last two centuries."—David J. Robertson, Natural Areas Journal
“The breadth and coverage of not only the science but the history and changing treatment of birds is astounding. . . . Brilliantly written.”—Heidi Marcum, senior lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science at Baylor University

Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Split the Lark
1. Emotion and Intelligence: The Blue Jay
2. Interpellation and Interiority: The European Starling
3. Capital and Conservation: The Red Knot
4. Nuisance and Neighbor: Canada Goose
5. Confusion and Classification: Black-Crested Titmouse or Tufted Titmouse
Conclusion: The Future of Birds
Notes
Bibliography
Index

Scarlet Experiment Birds and Humans in America

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      Publisher University of Nebraska Press
      Published 1 November 2016
      ISBN-13 9780803294981
      978-0803294981
      ISBN-10 0803294980
      Also in:
      Conservation of the environment

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Traces the ways in which birds have historically been seen as beautiful creatures worthy of protection and study and yet subject to experiments - scientific, literary, and governmental - that have irrevocably altered their relationship with humans. Scarlet Experiment speculates about the effects our decisions will have on the future of North American bird ecology.

      Trade Review
      "A good introduction to this vibrant literature."—Amy Coale, H-Environment
      "The subject of this carefully documented and well researched book is how experiments, in all senses of the word, have affected both humans and birds in America over the last two centuries."—David J. Robertson, Natural Areas Journal
      “The breadth and coverage of not only the science but the history and changing treatment of birds is astounding. . . . Brilliantly written.”—Heidi Marcum, senior lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science at Baylor University

      Table of Contents
      List of Illustrations
      Acknowledgments
      Introduction: Split the Lark
      1. Emotion and Intelligence: The Blue Jay
      2. Interpellation and Interiority: The European Starling
      3. Capital and Conservation: The Red Knot
      4. Nuisance and Neighbor: Canada Goose
      5. Confusion and Classification: Black-Crested Titmouse or Tufted Titmouse
      Conclusion: The Future of Birds
      Notes
      Bibliography
      Index

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