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American Green : the Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn by Theodore Steinberg is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is American Green : the Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn about?

The Rise Of The Perfect Lawn Represents One Of The Most Profound Transformations In The History Of The American Landscape. American Green, Ted Steinberg's Witty Expose Of This Bizarre Phenomenon, Traces The History Of The Lawn From Its Explosion In The Postwar Suburban Community Of Levittown To The Present Love Affair With Turf Colorants, Leaf Blowers, And Riding Mowers.--publisher's Website. [pt. 1.] The Origins -- Live Free And Mow -- The Levitt Legacy -- Mother Nature's Little Helper -- The Color Of Money -- The Augusta Syndrome -- [pt. 2.] The Dark Side -- First-aid For The Earth -- Blades Of Thunder -- Mow, Blow, And Go -- [pt. 3.] The Future -- The Suburban Jungle -- The Case For Brown. Ted Steinberg. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 231-277) And Index.

Author

Theodore Steinberg

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780393060843

Subjects

Agriculture, Crafts & Hobbies, History

Rating

3.61 / 5 (95 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13