Over 100 entries discuss the events that have helped shape the North American landscape, from the transformation of the wilderness into farmland by early settlers, to the Johannesburg world environmental conference.
This visually dynamic historical atlas chronologically covers American environmental history through the use of four-color maps, photos, and diagrams, and in written entries from well known scholars.
Organized into seven categories, each chapter covers: agriculture * wildlife and forestry * land use and management * technology and industry * pollution and human heath * human habitats * and ideology and politics.
With valuable reference aids--including bibliographies, sources for further research, an extensive index, and newly designed maps--this is an indispensable tool for students and educators alike.
For a detailed contents, a generous selection of sample articles, and more, visit the website Atlas of US and Canadian Environmental History website.
Also includes 46 color maps.