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 A compelling stand-alone book, Losing Eden is also an ideal supplement for a variety of US, American West, literature, humanities, and environmental courses. Incorporates reader-friendly features, including definitions of key terms, extensive suggested reading sections, maps, diagrams, and more than 30 illustrations
...MoreReview Joseph E. Taylor (October 2017) Review of "Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West". Environmental History (pp. 740-742).
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