Los Angeles Times Book Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 16 (1995) Winner
Stephen J. Pyne
スティーブン・ジェイ・パイン
Stephen J. Pyne
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1949-01-01 （Phoenix, Arizona, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Phoenix, Arizona → Austin, Texas → Tempe, Arizona (Arizona State University affiliation)
Career
- Occupations
- environmental historian, professor, author, wildland firefighter
- Active Years
- 1967-2018
- Affiliations
- Arizona State University, Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim) wildland firefighting crews
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brophy College Preparatory | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Stanford University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Texas at Austin | — | — | MA | 1970s | United States |
| University of Texas at Austin | — | — | Ph.D. | 1970s | United States |
Brophy College Preparatory
Country:
United States
Jesuit high school in Phoenix
Stanford University
Country:
United States
Bachelor's degree (year not specified)
University of Texas at Austin
Degree:
MA
Period:
1970s
Year of Graduation:
1974
Country:
United States
Master's degree
University of Texas at Austin
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1970s
Year of Graduation:
1976
Country:
United States
Doctoral degree
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MacArthur Fellowship | — | — | MacArthur Foundation | 受賞 |
| — | Fulbright Fellowship (summer) | — | — | Fulbright Program | 受賞 |
| — | National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships (multiple) | — | — | National Endowment for the Humanities | 受賞 |
MacArthur Fellowship
1988
Organization:
MacArthur Foundation
Result:
受賞
Fulbright Fellowship (summer)
Organization:
Fulbright Program
Result:
受賞
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships (multiple)
Organization:
National Endowment for the Humanities
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Fire in America: A Cultural History of Wildland and Rural Fire
1982 environmental history / historyA landmark cultural history of wildland and rural fire in the United States, examining management, policy, and social contexts historically.
history of firefire management and policyhuman-environment interaction
The Ice: A Journey to Antarctica
1986 exploration history / travelA journey to Antarctica blending travel narrative with historical and natural-historical reflections on ice and exploration.
explorationglaciers/ice sheetsnatural history
Burning Bush: A Fire History of Australia
1991 environmental historyA history of fire in Australia, covering Indigenous fire use through modern fire management practices.
colonialism and fireIndigenous fire useecosystem change
World Fire: The Culture of Fire on Earth
1995 environmental history / comparative historyA comparative account of the culture and history of fire across the globe, illustrating fire's diverse roles regionally and historically.
comparative environmental historyculture and fireregional studies
Translations
- Japanese edition of World Fire (Hosei University Press, 2001)
Between Two Fires: A Fire History of Contemporary America
2015 environmental history / contemporary historySurveys the history of fire in contemporary America from the 1960s to 2013, placing modern fire policy and practice in historical context.
modern policyfire and societyregional case studies
The Pyrocene: How We Created an Age of Fire and What Happens Next
2021 environmental thought / history of scienceProposes the concept of the 'Pyrocene'—an epoch defined by humanity's use of fire—as a critique and complement to debates about the Anthropocene, exploring the historical significance of human-fire relations.
epoch classificationindustrial combustionrelationship to climate change
Bibliography
- Grove Karl Gilbert (University of Texas Press, 1980)
- Fire in America (1982)
- The Ice (1986)
- Burning Bush (1991)
- World Fire (1995)
- Between Two Fires (2015)
- The Pyrocene (2021)
Translations of Works
- Japanese edition of World Fire (Hosei University Press, 2001)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, interdisciplinary prosecombines historical narrative with scientific explanation
- Recurring Motifs
- fire (wildfire)exploration and landscapehuman-environment interaction
Legacy
Stephen J. Pyne is recognized internationally as an authority on the history and management of fire, bridging scholarship and policy. His books and public commentary provide historical context for contemporary debates on fire and management.
Academic Societies
- Forest History Society (associated)
Archives
- Arizona State University Archives (holds Stephen J. Pyne papers)
In Popular Culture
- TED talk and public lectures on how fire shapes landscapes and history
Quotes
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The planet is burning around us: is it time to declare the Pyrocene?
Source: Aeon essay (2019) (2019)
Trivia
- Worked 15 seasons as a wildland firefighter at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park (1967–1981), 12 seasons as a crew boss
- Recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship in 1988