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This book is an overview of human history in relationship to the natural environment, from origins to the present, with case studies of different societies in each period



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"This would be an important addition to shelves of all scholars engaged with environmental research, whether in the humanities or sciences. It augments the recent surge of titles offering a global view of environmental history." - Frederick S. Milton, Newcastle University



Table of Contents

1. Introduction: History and Ecology 2. Primal Harmony 3. The Great Divorce of Culture and Nature 4. Ideas and Impacts 5. The Middle Ages 6. The Transformation of the Biosphere 7. Exploitation and Conservation 8. Modern Environmental Problems 9. Present and Future 10. Conclusion

An environmental history of the world Humankinds Changing Role in the Community of Life Routledge Studies in Physical Geography and Environment

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
      Publication Date: 8/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415481502, 978-0415481502
      ISBN10: 0415481503
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book is an overview of human history in relationship to the natural environment, from origins to the present, with case studies of different societies in each period



      Trade Review

      "This would be an important addition to shelves of all scholars engaged with environmental research, whether in the humanities or sciences. It augments the recent surge of titles offering a global view of environmental history." - Frederick S. Milton, Newcastle University



      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction: History and Ecology 2. Primal Harmony 3. The Great Divorce of Culture and Nature 4. Ideas and Impacts 5. The Middle Ages 6. The Transformation of the Biosphere 7. Exploitation and Conservation 8. Modern Environmental Problems 9. Present and Future 10. Conclusion

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