Overview

A historical introduction to the evolution of the relationship between people and their environment from the last ice age to the present. This text explores a number of key themes on the interaction of society, culture and environment which are illustrated with case studies from around the world. These are widely separated in space and time to give the reader a sense of progression.

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Author:   Brian Roberts ,  Peter Atkins ,  Ian Simmons
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Education
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.657kg
ISBN:  

9780340677148

ISBN 10:   0340677147
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   01 May 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Prehistoric landscapes The origins of agriculture Early Urbanization and environment Resources and population pressure Environmental degradation and collapse of civilizations Clearing the wood Resource Inventories Sustainable resource management Large scale landscape change Fields in the landscape Village settlement Landscape planning The transition from feudalism to capitalism Elite landscapes The evolution and impact of modern economic systems The industrial revolution Modern urban landscapes The impact of agriculture Frontier and wilderness Issues of conservation The future.

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An impressive breadth of vision, knowledge and abundant enthusiasm for seeking to unravel the complexities of people/environment relations collectively underpin this book. Through its careful organisation, comparative approaches and its lively text and varied illustrations, this book should appeal to undergraduates following introductory and cross-disciplinary courses. -- Geographical Journal (RGS)

An impressive breadth of vision, knowledge and abundant enthusiasm for seeking to unravel the complexities of people/environment relations collectively underpin this book. Through its careful organisation, comparative approaches and its lively text and varied illustrations, this book should appeal to undergraduates following introductory and cross-disciplinary courses. Geographical Journal (RGS)

Author Information

Peter Atkins, Ian Simmons and Brian Roberts are Professors in the Department of Geography at the University of Durham, UK.

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