Book ID: CBB832367208

Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West (2016)

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Dant, Sara (Author)


Wiley-Blackwell


Publication Date: 2016
Physical Details: 240
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 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

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Review Joseph E. Taylor (October 2017) Review of "Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West". Environmental History (pp. 740-742). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Grin, John
Dearen, Patrick
Marino, William
Ignacio Nuñez
Cameron Blevins
Perramond, Eric P.
Concepts
Environmental history
Sustainable development
Sustainability
Environmental protection
Ecology
Conservation of natural resources
Time Periods
21st century
19th century
20th century, late
Modern
Medieval
20th century
Places
United States
Western states (U.S.)
New Mexico (U.S.)
Reno (Nevada)
Pecos River
Salt Lake City (Utah)
Institutions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) (United States)
United States Postal Service (USPS)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
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