This conversation will be led by Dr. Raech el Lutz\, an environmental historian and high school social studies teache r based in Central New Jersey. Drawing on her expertise in environmental h istory\, technology\, and energy&mdash\;as well as her award-winning docto ral research on pollution and industry in New Jersey&mdash\;she will guide us through the stories and scholarship that bring this book to life.
\ nShe will also share insights into the research and editorial process b ehind the volume\, highlight a few favorite chapters\, and explore how nat ure has shaped New Jersey&rsquo\;s past\, present\, and future. Spanning r egions from North\, Central\, and South Jersey to the Delaware Water Gap\, the Pinelands\, and the Shore\, the book brings together a diverse group of scholars to examine how landscapes across the state have influenced hum an experience over time. A Q&\;A session will follow\, with time for qu estions about the book and its development.
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