{"title":"Christina Dunbar-Hester","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristina Dunbar-Hester is an engaging author whose works delve into the intricate relationship between science, technology, and the natural world. With a keen eye for detail and an ability to unravel complex topics, she provides readers with a fresh perspective on contemporary environmental issues. Her books are a captivating blend of thorough research and accessible narrative, making them a perfect choice for those interested in the science and nature genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eOil Beach\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration of the environmental and societal impacts of the oil industry. Through this book, Dunbar-Hester takes readers on a journey that uncovers the hidden stories and pressing challenges faced by coastal communities. Her insightful analysis fosters a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of human activities and the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a science enthusiast or simply curious about the world around you, Christina Dunbar-Hester's writing invites you to reconsider the familiar landscapes of technology and nature from refreshing angles. Perfect for readers seeking enlightening and thought-provoking literature, her work contributes significantly to the ongoing conversation about sustainability and ecological responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oil-beach-by-christina-dunbar-hester-9780226819693","title":"Oil Beach","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan the stories of bananas, whales, sea birds, and otters teach us to reconsider the seaport as a place of ecological violence, tied to oil, capital, and trade?\u003c\/b\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSan Pedro Bay, which contains the contiguous Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, is a significant site for petroleum shipping and refining as well as one of the largest container shipping ports in the world—some forty percent of containerized imports to the United States pass through this so-called America’s Port. It is also ecologically rich. Built atop a land- and waterscape of vital importance to wildlife, the heavily industrialised Los Angeles Harbor contains estuarial wetlands, the LA River mouth, and a marine ecology where colder and warmer Pacific Ocean waters meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling interdisciplinary investigation, award-winning author Christina Dunbar-Hester explores the complex relationships among commerce, empire, environment, and the nonhuman life forms of San Pedro Bay over the last fifty years—a period coinciding with the era of modern environmental regulation in the United States. 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