Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

greatest refuge,” to describe what industrialization will do to the Arctic National Wildlife refuge. The general argument in Carter’s forward is that this Arctic refuge should not be developed for industry. First, he uses facts and evidence to build his claim. Then he uses word choice and imagery to support his argument. His purpose is to persuade his audience that development will have negative consequences for the Arctic refuge, in order to protect this unique awe inspiring wildlife refuge. He…

diversity in the Arctic National Wildlife refuge. In the Foreword of Subhankar Banerjee’s book “Arctic national wildlife refuge in: seasons of life and gland, a Photographic Journey”, President Jimmy Carter attempts to persuade his audience that the Arctic Wildlife refuge should not be developed for industry. He proves this by appealing to the audience by highlighting the importance of the refuge, including why the opposition would fail, and using purposeful…

the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In his defence of his position, Carter effectively uses a combination of factual evidence, style, and appeals to emotion to persuade the reader of his ideas. Carter starts the foreword off by describing a time when he went to the Arctic Refuge with his wife, and recounting all of the Refuge's natural beauty, from the "brilliant mosaic" of plant life to the "spectacle" of caribou migration. This use of imagery helps create the feeling that the Arctic Refuge…

the world in it’s natural habitat can see the importance of preserving our wildlife. In Jimmy Carter’s attempt to save the wildlife refuge in Alaska he uses reasoning, evidence, the past, and personal experience in the wild. Carter argues that preserving this extraordinary pure land in it’s “pure, untrammeled state” would be a “Great triumph for America”. Jimmy Carter starts by exonerating the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and describing its natural beauty and magnificence. He does this to get…

Jimmy Carter applies a crafty choice of words in his foreword, beginning with his representation of the wildlife reserve. He mentions how he gazed at the “brilliant mosaic of wildflowers, mosses, and lichens” and reminisced when “the sweep of tundra before [them] became flooded with life.” By pointing out the elegance and allure of the ANWR, he presents the refuge as more than simply mountains and trees. He portrays it as an area with depth, soul, and life, touching the hearts of the audience.…

President Carter sets forth a very compelling case for preserving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This is quite an important issue as noted by this former President and gives interesting personal details to further his arguments. He uses his vast experience in dealing with complex issues such as the environment to make his point that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should remain untouched. Considering the evidence first mentioned in this passage, the President uses his personal…

Adapted from former US president Jimmy Carter, Foreword to Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Season of Life and Land a Photographic Journey by Subhankar Banerjee. Jimmy Carter and Subhankar Banerjee wrote the book or essay about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Jimmy Carter only wrote the foreword of the Essay though. Subhankar Banerjee wrote the rest of the Essay himself. This is about how the oil plant would destroy the Wildlife Refuge. The plant would be taking away the homes of Native…

Allowing for Wildlife Conservation The year is 1912, in Jackson Hole Wyoming, the past three winters have been harsh on the land. A movement to help increase the elk herd was started two years previously. According to Steve Morriss, 2012 the writer of National Elk Refuge: 1912 – 2012, “Congress appropriated $45,000 and decreed the creation of a National Elk Refuge. The Government incorporated 1,000 acres of public land and 1,760 acres of purchased land along Flat Creek to constitute the…

organizations who are committed to getting children and families back at national parks to reconnect with the beauty of the land (Koch). Health specialists are partnering up with national parks for “park prescriptions” as forms of treatment (Louv). Websites like The National Wildlife Federation have been created to provide cheap ideas, locations, and activities for families who want to get more involved with their communities and wildlife (Koch). The Wise Kids Outdoors program is a thriving…

The article “Arctic National Refuge” was written by President Jimmy Carter, and Photographic Journey by Subhankar Banerjee. He wrote this article to protect the wild animals from humans. The author used many quotes to explain how the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protects the wild animals, and their habitats. First of all, “The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge stands alone as America’s last truly great wilderness,” Carter said. He means that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a unique…