An Environmental History of the World: Humankind's Changing Role in the Community of Life

by J. Donald Hughes

Book Overview

This second edition of An Environmental History of the World continues to present a concise history, from ancient to modern times, of the interactions between human societies and the natural environment, including the other forms of life that inhabit our planet. Throughout their evolutionary history, humans have affected the natural environment, sometimes with a promise of sustainable balance, but also in a destructive manner. This book investigates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415481503
• ISBN13: 9780415481502
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 9.6"