Nationalizing Nature

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'Frederico Freitas's illuminating study of the conjoined origins of the National Parks of Iguazu/Iguacu on the Argentine-Brazilian border reveals the intricate geopolitical histories behind one of the world's most famous conservation sites. Through comprehensive binational research, Freitas deftly reconstructs the evolution of the preserves as built environments born of power-laden struggles over natural landscapes and international boundaries. An outstanding contribution to the fields of Latin American environmental history and comparative borderlands.' Seth Garfield, Professor of History, University of Texas, Austin 'This superb book combines skilled storytelling and incisive analysis to explain the histories of adjoining national parks on a borderland. Freitas tracks the parks' transformations through the spatial practices of a wide range of actors, from policymakers to heart-of-palm thieves, and he makes exemplary use of the analytical power of mapping.' Thomas D. Rogers, Arthur Blank/NEH Chair in the Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences and Associate Professor of History, Emory University 'With this captivating book, Freitas demonstrates how conservation in boundary areas reveals the dynamic geopolitics of nature protection. Far from a story of neutral biodiversity conservation, Freitas' analysis exposes the comparative social and political processes with essential lessons for every conservation organization - especially government agencies.' Emily Wakild, Professor of History and Director of Environmental Studies, Boise State University '... an innovative and enjoyable read. It poses new questions - and answers them through new methods - relating to the environment, borders, and the territorial projects that shape nation-states.' Jacob Blanc, Hispanic American Historical Review 'Freitas's book matters, not only because it describes the circulation of knowledge in a way that is inclusive of the Global South, but also because it shows how the conduct of science in the Global South affects the planet.' Maria Amuchastegui, British Journal for the History of Science