Description
Book SynopsisThis introductory level text explores various theoretical approaches to human-environment geography, demonstrating how local dynamics and global processes influence how we interact with our environments.
Trade Review“This is a great textbook, which introduces students to fundamental concepts in environmental geography and science. . . It is warmly recommended to bachelor students in human ecology and to master degree students in environmental sciences and geography.” (International Journal Environment & Pollution, 1 October 2014)
“Contributes a much-needed geographic perspective to the burgeoning, interdiscplinary field of environmental studies...Where many environmental science texts operate from the assumption that nature is a place without humans, this book demonstrates that even forests and soils have a human history...Wellsuited to beginning undergraduates. Chapters contain clear learning objectives, summaries, and end-of-chapter questions. Scientific and social scientific concepts are explained with a minimum of technical terminology. Geography students will find it provides a solid foundation for future studies in human-environment interactions...fills an important niche by adding a distinctly geographical voice to the environmental studies conversation.” (Journal of Geography, September 2014)
“As a primer on the sort of ideas that should be considered, this is a useful addition.” (Ecogeog, 1 May 2014)
"Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduate and graduate readers." (Choice, 1 May 2014)
Table of ContentsNotes on the Authors ix
Preface and Acknowledgments xi
Part I: Fundamentals of Human–Environment
Geography 1
1 Introduction: A Geographic Perspective on Human–Environment Interactions 3
2 The Politics of Nature 31
3 The Biophysical Environment 47
Part II: Contemporary Perspectives in Human–Environment Geography 87
4 Cultural and Political Ecology: Local Human–Environment Interactions in a Global Context 89
5 Environmental History 111
6 Hazards Geography and Human Vulnerability 137
7 Environmental Justice: The Uneven Distribution of People, Pollution, and Environmental Opportunity 157
Part III: Thematic Issues in Human–Environment Geography 189
8 Climate, Atmosphere, and Energy 191
9 The Population–Consumption–Technology Nexus 227
10 Agriculture and Food Systems 255
11 Biodiversity, Conservation, and Protected Areas 285
12 Water Resources and Fishing Livelihoods 309
Part IV: Bridging Theory and Practice 341
13 Geographic Research 343
14 Conclusion: Making a Difference 375
Index 389
