Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West Dant Sara
Losing Eden traces the environmental history and development of the American West and explains how the land has shaped and been shaped by the people who live there.Discusses key events and topics from…
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Losing Eden traces the environmental history and development of the American West and explains how the land has shaped and been shaped by the people who live there.Discusses key events and topics from the Beringia migration, Columbian Exchange, and federal territorial acquisition to post-war expansion, resource exploitation, and climate changeStructures the coverage around three important themes: balancing economic success and ecological protection; avoiding the tragedy of the commons; and achieving sustainabilityContains an accessible, up-to-date narrative written by an expert scholar and professor that supplements a variety of college-level survey or seminar courses on US, American West, or environmental history Incorporates student-friendly features, including definitions of key terms, suggested reading sections, and over 30
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