After Dinner Drinks: The Trashing of the Southwest Desert

By Carol A. Elliott

With intent to generate discussion and use a meaningful eye, this coffee table book invites you to use critical thinking skills to analyze an issue that exists in all of the United States. The effective composition approaches the subject of the fouling of the Southwest desert and is an inspiration to learn out of a classroom setting. Quoting many noted sociologists who give guidelines, the book can be used for all ages to see the inter-connection of societies and inspire us to identify, invite and implement change. Some images are purposefully shot to highlight and resonate the glorious beauty of the landscape. Other images remind us not to forget creativity, at times exposing what others have left as refuse. The author contributes her voice to the examination of a societal problem with charts to help dissect and marry the many aspects of littering; who is responsible for such behaviors; the age-old problem of empty alcohol containers; and how this problem may interfere with moisture absorption of the ground. The primary focus is on the Navajo Reservation. Are they solely responsible for the trash accumulation, even though Native Americans are considered our first environmentalists?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1320557848
• ISBN13: 9781320557849
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Blurb
• Length: 42 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 32.8" x 12.0"