Ecofeminism
This page has links to materials related to ecofeminism. Its primary audience is students in E631, Ecofeminism and Literature, but it should be useful to anyone interested in the topic. A definition of ecofeminism (from the course description) is: "Ecofeminism springs from the recognition that ecology and feminism have much in common and much to offer each other. A growing body of literature and criticism suggests that the questions ecofeminism asks-especially questions about otherness, including non-human others-have powerful implications for the reading and writing of literature." Other definitions can be found in some of the sources listed below. Note: always evaluate the sources you use; evaluation guides are available for Web pages, articles, and books. Use them.
Links are arranged by the major focus of the page.
- Ecofeminism
- Environment and Environmental Ethics
- Feminism/Feminist(s)
- Gender
- Nature/Botany/Crops
- Geology
- Ecology
- Philosophy
- Maps
- Photographs/Images
- Books owned by CSU
- Biographical Research
Ecofeminism
Eve Online Ecofeminist Visions Emerging. Cathleen McGuire.
Website devoted to ecofeminism. EVE started as monthly study groups and expanded. Site provides a definition while at the same time addressing concerns. Pages take a few moments to load. Has community forum, grassroots activism, ecofeminist perspectives, resources, and more. Interested in political and spiritual issues.
Links and names of ecofeminists and groups concerned with ecofeminism.
Teaching and Learning Resource (TLR) Talessi (Teaching And Learning at the Environment-Science-Society Interface) Project Website, University of Greenwich.
Introduction to Ecofeminism. Gives a good overview for teachers, including readings, activities, and study questions.
Ecofeminism: Philosophy Research Base
Essentially is links to books by topic or author, by area sold by Amazon.com. "This website features thousands of annotated links and text resources for students and teachers with interests in Ecofeminism, Gender Studies and Environmental philosophy."
Short bibliography of sources on Feminist Environmental Ethics and Ecofeminism.
Environment and Environmental Ethics
Web page developed by librarian at Colorado State University. Has links to full text sources on the Web, documents of current interest (Fort Collins/Colorado topics), and viewpoints. Good source for identifying organizations concerned with the environment.
Current articles about issues in today's news related to the environment. Includes headlines and action alerts.
A Very Brief History of the Origins of Environmental Ethics for the Novice
Gives a brief history and has links to academic sources (lists of recommended readings, journal information).
"Resources throughout the world which pertain to or focus on environmental ethics and environmental philosophy." Sponsors the journal Environmental Ethics An Interdisciplinary Journal Dedicated To The Philosophical Aspects Of Environmental Problems (CSU call number GF 80 .E5--Current issues in Journal Room, bound volumes in Moveable Shelves). 1979-2000 index online.
Ecospheric Ethics Ted Mosquin, B.Sc.(Hons.); Ph.D.
"An anthology of ecological, philosophical, spiritual, economic, religious and cultural articles, editorials and reviews exploring the values of the planetary Ecosphere, its ecosystems, communities and wild species - as the natural and time-tested source of a new and compelling "Earth Ethic" for humanity." Focus on ecocentrism. Links to full text articles. Notes when an article has been edited/adapted from the original.
Environmental Ethics Related Publications
Web page with list and links (not all work) to environmentally-related newsletters, magazines, and journals. In general, links are informational about the publication, not full text. Tables of content are available for some titles.
Information on building environmentally friendly housing.
Feminism/Feminist(s)
Feminism and Women's Studies eserver.org
Topics cover Activisim (from many points of view), Gender and Sexuality, Women's Health, Women in the Workplace, Women's History, Academic Discourse, Women's Studies Programs, and Other Feminism Sites. Annotated links. On main page mouse drags female symbol (rather nifty).
Feminism and Nonviolence Studies
An Interdisciplinary Journal Published by the Feminism and Nonviolence Studies Association, Inc. Volume 1 (1995) is full text online, as is the Fall 1998 issue. Links to related sites. Primary focus appears to be pregnancy and abortion issues.
National Organization for Women (NOW)
Web site for organization that organizes rallies, helps with elections, advocate new laws, etc. Is concerned with more than "feminist" topics, but that is the focus that guides the support for women and their families. State chapters can have a lot of useful information.
Women and Women's Studies: Selected Resources
Web page developed by librarian at Colorado State University. Lists mostly reference works related to women (including biographical sources). Has links to sites with information on women and women's history.
Association of Libertarian Feminists
"Purpose of ALF is to: encourage women to become economically self-sufficient and psychologically independent." Most of the recent articles by same person. ALF News is article or book review, and update. May have letters.
Gender
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Studies (GLBTS)
Web page developed by librarian at Colorado State University. Links to local services and sources for research and topical issues. General Research has links to multiple sites on the Web related to GLBTS from multiple points of view.
About Gender: Gender Roles, Gender Variance, Gender Identity
Developing page with existing or to be created information on: psychoanalysis, psychology, Darwin and evolution, genetics, embryology, development, gender in education, endocrinology, neurobiology, genes and culture, ethology, sociobiology, paleontology, anthropology, archaeology, classical history, modern history, feminism, psychiatry, clinical practice, counselling, and gender today. Includes links to other pages.
"Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society. We seek to educate and advocate, not only for ourselves and others like us, but for all human beings who suffer from gender-based oppression in all of its many forms." Links to topical and other information (not all links work). Resources have names of organizations and addresses.
"[A] searchable database providing access to over 7000 records pertaining to feminist theory, feminist literary criticism and gender studies focusing on English and American literature." Provides bibliographic information. Bibliography topics include: Introductory Texts on Women's and Gender Studies; Feminist Theory; Masculinity Studies; Gay and Lesbian Studies / Sexuality Studies; Feminist Literary Criticism; Feminist Linguistics; Feminist Philosophy; Feminist Historical Studies; Feminist Theory of Art; Feminist Musicology; Film and Media Studies / Information Technologies; Feminist Theater Studies; Feminist Theology; Feminist Anthropology / Ethnology; Feminist Pedagogics; Feminist Sociology; Feminist Psychology; Feminist Political Science; Criminology; Feminist Science and Technology; Medicine; Sports. Web links to additional sources.
Communication Studies: Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Media University of Iowa, Department of Communication Studies
Links to items on: Advertising; African American; Asian American; Assorted Gender & Media links; Cyberspace; Feminist Media; Indexes and Directories; Latin American; LesBiGay; Native American and other Indigenous Peoples; Print media; Television & Film; Other Media & Mixed Media. Items may be full text articles, links to Web sites, or online databases. A good variety of material.
Fathering Magazine online. Has book reviews, articles on the importance of fathers, health, fathers and sons, fathers and daughters, single fathers, custody and divorce, child support, and more. Appears to have a conservative point of view, but focuses on what is good for children.
Journal of Gender Studies HQ 1101 .J67 Journal Room (recent), Moveable Shelves (bound).
"[I]nterdisciplinary journal which publishes articles relating to gender from a feminist perspective covering a wide range of subject areas including the Social and Natural Sciences, Arts and Popular Culture." Volumes 8+ (1999- ) available online through SAGE (CSU affiliates only). Volumes 6+ available in print.
Nature/Botany/Crops
Selected Web Sites for Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Web page developed by librarian at Colorado State University. Links to sites on Arboriculture, Associations and Societies, Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, Botany, Cactus and Succulents, Colorado, Composting, Federal Government, Gardening and Horticulture, Greenhouse Gardening, Herbs, Native Plants, Sustainability, and other related topics.
Selected Internet Sites - Botany
Web page developed by librarian at Colorado State University. Links to sites related to Botany.
Soil and Crop Sciences: Web Resources
Web page developed by librarian at Colorado State University. Links to sites related to soil and crop sciences.
"Mission: To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive." Preserves land and habitats by purchasing them. State chapters (e.g. Colorado) sponsor field trips and focus on local land preservation.
Informational, with some articles available online. Check SAGE to see what CSU owns. Links to current updates to do with nature/science (slow to load).
"This site is intended as a resource for those interested in naturalism and its personal and social implications." Color contrast makes this page difficult to read. Sample essay checks linked to decent contrast HTML or legible PDF.
Online magazine "featuring the nature of Manitoba, in the heart of North America." Kids section (1 Nature Place), and photographs of Manitoba. Site is under construction, but some useful material already up.
See Environmental Policy Issues, Viewpoints, for links to additional sources.
Geology
California Department of Conservation
Web features, notes/faqs, related agencies and links, and more. PDF needed to read some of the materials. Good selection of resources.
Geology.com William Connelly, Ph.D. Pangea International, Inc.
Links to Web sites/pages on topics arranged by: Astronomy, Planets, & Meteorites; Earthquakes, Floods, Geology Basics; Hazards; Landslides, Maps; Marine Geology; Minerals; Museums; Paleontology; Petroleum; Software; Plate Teutonics; Summary Pages; and Volcanos. Charming background makes it hard to read, but very good collection of sources.
Ecology
The Ecological Society of America
Founded to "promote ecological science by improving communication among ecologists; raise the public's level of awareness of the importance of ecological science; . . ." Interested in solving ecological problems.
Virtual Library of Ecology and Biodiversity
Most of the links (via Site Index) are to non-scholarly sources, but there are links to academic sources.
Department of Ecology, Washington (State)
State government site with links and information. Environmental info link has many articles on water. Sections on Pollution Prevention, Sustainability, and other topics.
Philosophy
Philosophy & Religion Resources
Web page developed by librarian at Colorado State University. Links to Web philosophical and ethics dictionaries and lists library reference sources. Section on Databases has links and descriptions of free Web and proprietary (CSU purchases access to) databases. Under Journals Online identifies philosophy journals in JSTOR. Under Megalists, there are links to environmental ethics Web pages and other relevant sites.
Maps
Full color maps and information about countries. Information about countries includes: official name, capital, system of government, area, estimated 2000 population, location & geography, climate, people, demographic/vital statistics, religions, languages, eduction, modern history--World War II to 1993, currency, economy, main trading partners, main primary products, major industries, main exports, transport, communications, miliary.
CIA World Factbook: Country Listing
Detailed overview of each listed country (geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. Map at top.
Color Landform Atlas of the United States
Links to assorted maps on the Web. Listed state by state. Historical as well as contemporary maps.
Historical maps from multiple locations.
Create your own road map. Get driving directions.
Photographs/Images
-->Reminder: As for all materials, pay attention to copyright /fair use.
Visual search engine that searches images/photographs exclusively. Click on image to see origin (Web page source of image). Nearly 6 million thumbnail images.
Subset of search engine that enables searches to look for Web pages with images. Subsets also for video and MP3/audio.
Photographs of nature. "[T]eams of photographers and writers capture on-site, vivid images to immediately share with those who crave live connections with wilderness expeditions and outdoor adventure." Color photographs.
Books Owned by CSU
Do a subject (LC Subject) search in SAGE for:
- ecofeminism
- human ecology
- Nature Effect Of Human Beings On
- Ecological assessment (Biology)
Web page developed by librarian at Colorado State University. Information on finding information on people. Categories include: General--of interest to all researchers; International, General and Specific (including United States of America); Literary Authors/Writers; Journalism, Politics; Minorities (United States of America); and Sciences. Keep in mind that ecofeminism is a relatively new field, so there may not be any biographical information compiled about those involved with it. You may need to look in periodical articles for information. Look at the authors/people mentioned on/of relevant Web sites for names of people involved (you may only get a name; do not expect biographical information).