The American Environment
Interpretations of Past Geographies
Published on 29. October 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
294 pages
978-0-8476-7754-2 (ISBN)
Description
In recent decades, historical geographers have left the study of nature-culture interactions to others, most notably to environmental historians. This collection, written specially for this volume, reveals a renewed commitment by, and a rapidly accelerating research agenda for, historical geographers interested in environmental issues. Following an introductory literature review, each case study explores either the direct unplanned impact of humans on the natural environment or the deliberate management policies designed to shape that impact.
Reviews / Votes
The book is worthy of attention by all who are interested in historical and environmental history. . . . A fine collection. * Professional Geographer * A widely ranging and well-documented collection . . . well and usefully illustrated with valuable notes to each chapter. The editors must be congratulated. * The Geographical Journal *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8476-7754-2 (9780847677542)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Lary M. Dilsaver is professor of geography at the University of South Alabama. Craig E. Colten is senior project manager at PHR Environmental Consultants
Content
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Early Explorations in Impact and Policy Chapter 3 Primary Economies and Resource Exploitation Chapter 4 Management and Environmental Change Chapter 5 Playing With Nature