The environment in world history /

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"Covering the past 500 years of global history, The Environment in World History examines the processes that have transformed the earth and have put growing pressure on natural resources." "The Environment in World History also examines how European expansion overseas brought about a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mosley, Stephen
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, 2010.
Series:Themes in world history.
Subjects:
Human ecology > History.
Nature > Effect of human beings on > History.
World history.
Human ecology > Case studies.
Nature > Effect of human beings on > Case studies.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Environment and history
  • The world hunt
  • Forests and forestry
  • Soils and irrigation
  • Cities and the environment
  • Conclusion: Beyond the limits?

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