Losing Eden

ebook ∣ An Environmental History of the American West · Western History

By Sara Dant

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Format

ebook

ISBN

9781118934289

Series

Western History

Author

Sara Dant

Publisher

Wiley

Release

12 September 2016

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Subjects

History Nonfiction

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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 change
  • Structures the coverage around three important themes: balancing economic success and ecological protection; avoiding "the tragedy of the commons"; and achieving sustainability
  • Contains 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 illustrations

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781118934289

    Series

    Western History

    Author

    Sara Dant

    Publisher

    Wiley

    Release

    12 September 2016

    Share

    Subjects

    History Nonfiction
    Losing Eden