Biohistory
Interplay Between Human Society and the Biosphere
Stephen Boyden(Author)
Taylor & Francis (Publisher)
Published on 15. April 1992
Book
Hardback
250 pages
978-1-85070-371-6 (ISBN)
Description
This volume presents an overview of the interplay between cultural and natural processes throughout human history. It is based on a conceptual approach which found early expression in a MAB pilot project on the ecology of the city of Hong Kong and its hinterland and which is now referred to as biohistory. This approach aims to ensure that, in the analysis of ecosystems, full consideration is taken of the impact of human activities on biophysical phenomena and the effect of these activities on human health and the quality of human life. Furthermore, cultural, social, historical, ethnic and biological influences on the environment are all examined.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 160 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85070-371-6 (9781850703716)
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Content
The biosphere; biological evolution; patterns in nature; humans; the biosphere and human society; farming; technological developments and the metabolism of society; warfare and weaponry; changes in human society; biological impact on human populations; human behaviour and the less tangible aspects of human experience; the present and the future in biohistorical perspective.