Key concepts informing early conservation thought -- Wealthy people and the city : an ambivalent relationship -- Wealth, manliness, and exploring the outdoors : racial and gender dynamics -- Wealth, women, and outdoor pursuits -- People of color : access to and control of resources -- Sport hunting, scarcity, and wildlife protection -- Blaming women, immigrants, and minorities for bird destruction -- Challenging wildlife regulations and understanding the business-conservation connection -- Rural beautification and forest conservation : gender, class, and corporate dynamics -- Preservation, conservation, and business interests collide -- National park preservation, racism, and business relations -- Nation building, racial exclusion, and the social construction of wildlands.
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