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The Ends of the Earth

The Ends of the Earth
Perspectives on Modern Environmental History

Part of Studies in Environment and History

Donald Worster, Ester Boserup, Gustaf Utterström, Richard G. Wilkinson, Alfred W. Crosby, Richard P. Tucker, Timothy C. Weiskel, Carville Earle, Arthur F. McEvoy, Clayton R. Koppes, Douglas R. Weiner, Raymond F. Dasmann
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  • Date Published: January 1989
  • availability: Available
  • format: Paperback
  • isbn: 9780521348461

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  • Since 1492, when Columbus 'discovered' America, the world has been moving toward an increasingly integrated global economy, higher population levels and consequently greater resource demands, and an increasingly precarious state of the biosphere. These developments play a major part in both modern history and in daily life. Understanding their interrelationships and development is crucial to the future of humanity and of the Earth, and is the unifying theme of this collection of readings.

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    • Date Published: January 1989
    • format: Paperback
    • isbn: 9780521348461
    • length: 352 pages
    • dimensions: 228 x 152 x 26 mm
    • weight: 0.53kg
    • availability: Available
  • Table of Contents

    Preface
    Part I. Introduction:
    1. The vulnerable Earth: toward a planetary history Donald Worster
    Part II. Dynamics of Change:
    2. Environment, population, and technology in primitive societies Ester Boserup
    3. Climatic fluctuations and population problems in early modern history Gustaf Utterström
    4. The English industrial revolution Richard G. Wilkinson
    Part III. The European Invasion:
    5. Ecological imperialism: the overseas migration of Western Europeans as a biological phenomenon Alfred W. Crosby
    6. The depletion of India's forests under British imperialism: planters, foresters, and peasants in Assam and Kerala Richard P. Tucker
    7. Toward an archaeology of colonialism: elements in the ecological transformation of the Ivory Coast Timothy C. Weiskel
    Part IV. Conserving Nature - Past and Present:
    8. The myth of the southern soil miner: macrohistory, agricultural innovation, and environmental change Carville Earle
    9. Toward an interactive theory of nature and culture: ecology, production, and cognition in the California fishing industry Arthur F. McEvoy
    10. Efficiency, equity, esthetics: shifting themes in American cconservation Clayton R. Koppes
    11. The changing face of soviet conservation Douglas R. Weiner
    Part V. Conclusion:
    12. Toward a biosphere consciousness Raymond F. Dasmann
    Appendix
    Bibliography
    Index.

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    Donald Worster

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    Donald Worster, Ester Boserup, Gustaf Utterström, Richard G. Wilkinson, Alfred W. Crosby, Richard P. Tucker, Timothy C. Weiskel, Carville Earle, Arthur F. McEvoy, Clayton R. Koppes, Douglas R. Weiner, Raymond F. Dasmann

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