The Environment: A History of the Idea

by Libby Robin, Paul Warde, Sverker S�rlin, et al.

Book Overview

An in-depth look at the history of the environment.

Is it possible for the economy to grow without the environment being destroyed? Will our lifestyles impoverish the planet for our children and grandchildren? Is the world sick? Can it be healed? Less than a lifetime ago, these questions would have made no sense. This was not because our ancestors had no impact on nature--nor because they were unaware of the serious damage they had...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142142679X
• ISBN13: 9781421426792
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher