Losing Eden

An Environmental History of the American West

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
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Author: Sara Dant ISBN: 9781118934319
Publisher: Wiley Publication: August 29, 2016
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author: Sara Dant
ISBN: 9781118934319
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: August 29, 2016
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

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
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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.

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