Adventures in the Underland: A Conversation with Robert Macfarlane

Adventures in the Underland: A Conversation with Robert Macfarlane

Author: The Center for Culture, History, and Environment (CHE) September 10, 2019 Duration: 55:51

Celebrated author Robert Macfarlane discusses his latest book, Underland, which journeys deep underground to look for answers.

The post Adventures in the Underland: A Conversation with Robert Macfarlane appeared first on Edge Effects.


From the Center for Culture, History, and Environment, Edge Effects is a podcast that explores the complex spaces where nature and human society meet. Each episode delves into stories from environmental history, cultural studies, and the sciences, offering nuanced perspectives on the pressing ecological questions of our time. You’ll hear from scholars, artists, and activists who examine life in these transitional zones-the literal and metaphorical edges where change is constant and understanding is multifaceted. This isn’t a series of lectures, but a collection of conversations and narrated essays that feel both urgent and contemplative. The audio magazine format allows for deep dives into specific places, species, or ideas, connecting them to broader themes of justice, memory, and survival. Listening to this podcast feels like being guided through a landscape of ideas, where the past informs the present and multiple ways of knowing intersect. It’s for anyone curious about the layered relationships between people and the planet, presented with academic rigor and accessible storytelling. The Edge Effects podcast consistently challenges simple narratives, inviting listeners to sit with complexity and find meaning at the intersection of ecology and culture.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Edge Effects
Podcast Episodes
Arctic Ecologies, Then and Now: A Conversation with Bathsheba Demuth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:40
Bathsheba Demuth discusses her new book, Floating Coast: An Environmental History of the Bering Strait, and Arctic histories of ecological crisis and hope. The post Arctic Ecologies, Then and Now: A Conversation with Bat…
The Future of Animal Studies: A Conversation with Lori Gruen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:46
Acclaimed animal studies scholar Lori Gruen takes stock of the field and discusses her new collection, Critical Terms for Animal Studies. The post The Future of Animal Studies: A Conversation with Lori Gruen appeared fir…
Food Is Just the Beginning: A Conversation with Monica White [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:29
Farming has been a part of Black freedom struggles for a long time. It's always been about much more than growing food. The post Food Is Just the Beginning: A Conversation with Monica White appeared first on Edge Effects…