Down on the Batture Phyllis L. Elin Performing Environmentalisms examines the existential

Performing Environmentalisms examines the existential challenge of the twenty-first century: improving the prospects for maintaining life on our planet

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Down on the Batture Phyllis L. Elin Performing Environmentalisms examines the existentialThe lower Mississippi River winds past the city of New Orleans between enormous levees and a rim of sand, mud, and trees called "the batture." On this remote and ignored piece of land thrives a humanity unique to the region ramblers, artists, drinkers, fishers, rabbit hunters, dog walkers, sunset watchers, and refugees from immigration, alimony, and other aspects of modern life. Author Oliver A. Houck has frequented this place for the past twenty five