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While the relationship between man and nature has been a constant feature of the human situation, the human impact on the environment has only recently become a topic of general interest to students, as well as to scholars and professionals in disciplines across the board.This three-volume set, written by a team of international experts, provides not only broad historical coverage on how human beliefs and actions have altered the natural world, but also covers the latest developments in the field. An analysis of natural phenomena and events and their impact on human societies is also included.For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of World Environmental History website.Also includes 20 maps.
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This reference features 520 articles on subjects that address regional, national, and global environmental events, issues, people, natural resources, and culture. Topics were selected in categories that include art and architecture, literature, biomes, economic systems, energy sources, ancient civilizations, religion, and technology. The articles provide concise definitions and histories of the topics written so as to be accessible to high school and undergraduate students. The text is illustrated with b&w photos and several maps as well as sidebars containing excerpts from original documents. A random selection of topics includes acid rain, Aral Sea, Rudolf Bahro, fascism, free trade, goats, grasslands, ice ages, phylloxera, pristine myth, sprawl, and the World Bank. Entries are included for several countries and all the world's major geographic regions. The articles are signed and include short lists of further reading. The contributors are both freelance writers and academics worldwide. All three editors and the majority of the editorial advisory board teach at American universities. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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