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Miller (history and urban studies, Trinity U.) presents a textbook on the environmental history of Anglo North America. Written at a high-school reading level, the text often includes maps and charts to illustrate the discussion, but is not as cartographically oriented as the word "atlas" might indicate. The text examines environmental history from 1492 to the present, focusing on the standard topics. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This visually dynamic historical atlas chronologically covers American environmental history through the use of four-color maps, photos, and diagrams, and in written entries from well known scholars.Organized into seven categories, each chapter covers: agriculture * wildlife and forestry * land use and management * technology and industry * pollution and human heath * human habitats * and ideology and politics.With valuable reference aids--including bibliographies, sources for further research, an extensive index, and newly designed maps--this is an indispensable tool for students and educators alike.For a detailed contents, a generous selection of sample articles, and more, visit the website Atlas of US and Canadian Environmental History website. Also includes 46 color maps.
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