George W Fisher
Biographic Data
| ID | 6001256 |
|---|---|
| NAME | George W Fisher |
| GIVEN NAMES | George W |
| FAMILY NAME | Fisher |
| SIGNATURE | FISHER G W |
| AFFILIATIONS | Johns Hopkins University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1980 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The Moore Islands Project
We explore the long-term environmental and human history of a small outer coast archipelago on the Northwest Coast in western Canada. Using relative sea-level change, we reconstruct ancient landscapes to design archaeological surveys that document a rich archaeological record spanning at least 11 000 years and demonstrate the cultural centrality of this geographically marginal landscape
Symbiosis, partnership, and restoration in Mark’s parable of the sower
Reflecting on the dynamics of Galilean ecology can deepen our understanding of Mark’s parable of the sower. The extraordinary yield of the final sowing in rich soil is generally celebrated as a success, while the first three sowings that produce no grain are dismissed as failures. But success and failure are deeply intertwined in Galilee. Rich soil is fragile, and easily exhausted by over-cultivation, while the processes in the first three settin…
The river and the rocks
The Great Falls of the Potomac River has figured prominently in the purposes of men since prehistoric time. Long before John Smith reached the falls in 1609, groups of Indians from East and West met at this great river barrier to trade and perform ceremonies in honor of the spirit of the "Roaring Waters". As early as 1754, George Washington visualized the Potomac River as an important avenue of trade and communication with the interior. Records s…
The river and the rocks
The Great Falls of the Potomac River has figured prominently in the purposes of men since prehistoric time. Long before John Smith reached the falls in 1609, groups of Indians from East and West met at this great river barrier to trade and perform ceremonies in honor of the spirit of the "Roaring Waters". As early as 1754, George Washington visualized the Potomac River as an important avenue of trade and communication with the interior. Records s…
The river and the rocks
The Great Falls of the Potomac River has figured prominently in the purposes of men since prehistoric time. Long before John Smith reached the falls in 1609, groups of Indians from East and West met at this great river barrier to trade and perform ceremonies in honor of the spirit of the "Roaring Waters". As early as 1754, George Washington visualized the Potomac River as an important avenue of trade and communication with the interior. Records s…
Symbiosis, partnership, and restoration in Mark’s parable of the sower
Reflecting on the dynamics of Galilean ecology can deepen our understanding of Mark’s parable of the sower. The extraordinary yield of the final sowing in rich soil is generally celebrated as a success, while the first three sowings that produce no grain are dismissed as failures. But success and failure are deeply intertwined in Galilee. Rich soil is fragile, and easily exhausted by over-cultivation, while the processes in the first three settin…
The Moore Islands Project
We explore the long-term environmental and human history of a small outer coast archipelago on the Northwest Coast in western Canada. Using relative sea-level change, we reconstruct ancient landscapes to design archaeological surveys that document a rich archaeological record spanning at least 11 000 years and demonstrate the cultural centrality of this geographically marginal landscape
Archaeology (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work) · American Environmental and Regional History (1 work) · Anthropology (1 work) · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies (1 work) · Archaeology and Historical Studies (1 work) · Archaeology and Natural History (1 work)