1)\u00a0\u00a0 In his analysis of Chicago, Cronon suggests that cities are the next step in the \u00a0ecological evolution.\u00a0 Considering this idea, can cities truly be considered a from of nature or are they inherently different from the wild? Thinking about how we have defined the wild and nature in previous classes, can a city like Chicago truly be considered part of nature?<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0 Cronon suggests that Chicago was destined to be the next great American city from its inception. \u00a0What economic and natural elements made it such a successful city? Were certain features more important than others in the success of the city?<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The term \u201cenvironmental impact\u201d is loaded with negative connotations today.\u00a0 Looking at the construction of Chicago and the success of the city, can there be such a thing as positive environmental impact? If we use nature to give opportunity to thousands of people, can we call that a positive impact?<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0 Cronon has a broad conception and definition of nature.\u00a0 He even goes so far as to say that railroads are inherently natural.\u00a0 Drawing on our previous discussions of the definition of nature and the wild, do you buy this argument? Or are certain areas of Chicago more natural than others<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0 Cronon claims that it is \u201cdeeply problematic\u201d to assume that city and country are completely separate worlds.\u00a0 Why would he think that this would be such a problem?\u00a0 What are the problems in assuming this difference?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1)\u00a0\u00a0 In his analysis of Chicago, Cronon suggests that cities are the next step in the \u00a0ecological evolution.\u00a0 Considering this idea, can cities truly be considered a from of nature or are they inherently different from the wild? Thinking about how we have defined the wild and nature in previous classes, can a city like … <\/p>\n

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