A Companion to American Environmental History gathers together a comprehensive collection of over 30 essays that examine the evolving and diverse field of American environmental history.

Provides a complete historiography of American environmental history

Brings the field up-to-date to reflect the latest trends and encourages new directions for the field

Includes the work of path-breaking environmental historians, from the founders of the field, to contributions from innovative young scholars

Takes stock of the discipline through five topically themed parts, with essays ranging from American Indian Environmental Relations to Cities and Suburbs