American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn
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American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn

by Ted Steinberg

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Ted Steinberg investigates America's fixation on the flawless lawn, revealing its cultural, environmental, and historical significance.

ISBN-13 9780393329308 ASIN 0393329305 Views 231 Publisher W. W. Norton & Company Year 2007 Edition Reprint Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 314 Adult No Created March 10, 2026 Updated September 19, 2026
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American Green explores the cultural phenomenon of the American lawn and its deep roots in national identity.

The book examines how the quest for the perfect lawn has shaped suburban landscapes and consumer habits.

It considers the environmental consequences of widespread lawn maintenance and chemical use.

The narrative traces the history of lawn care from the nineteenth century to modern times.

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