Environment: An Interdisciplinary Anthology (The Lamar Series in Western History) - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 030012614X ISBN 13: 9780300126143

Verlag: Yale University Press, 2008

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"Whether the reader needs perspectives from science, social science, or the humanities, this book will satisfy. . . . An outstanding collection of papers assembled in one convenient anthology. . . . Recommended"-Choice "This broad collection captures both the breadth and essence of modern environmental studies.Assembled by four masters in the subject, itpulls together the elements from both the history of the field and its present-day growing edge." E.O. Wilson, Harvard University Professor Emeritus--E.O. Wilson" "A masterful blend of literature, history, political science, poetry, and the natural sciences. . . . There is something here for everyone, from the precollege student . . . to the graduate student . . . to the person who reads just for enjoyment." F. Gene Hampton, Associate Professor, Johnson County Community College, Johnson County, Kansas--F. Gene Hampton" "This comprehensive anthology is a goldmine for writing teachers whose courses are environmentally themed. It provides students with ample material to make connections between environmental issues in different disciplines, from history to biology to law. Selections were clearly chosen to model key elements of academic inquiry and argument, making the collection indispensable for student writers hoping to enhance their own powers of persuasion." Kerry Walk, Director of the Princeton Writing Program --Kerry Walk" This superb collection contains a comprehensive yet highly selective set of environmental writings.The book contains many classics as well as more recent pieces that are destined to become classics."Environment" crosses over among environmental literature, science, technology and policy . . . often in the same section and sometimes within individual articles.Highly recommended for any student or scholar of environmental studies. Professor Andrew Friedland, Dartmouth Environmental Studies Program --Professor Andrew Friedland" This book should alleviate a lot of stress and hassle for Environmental Studies teachers. It s a streamlined volume of the must-reads throughout the history of this important subject. Margaret Lowman, author of "Life in the Treetops" and co-author of "It s a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops" --Margaret Lowman" The particular strength of this book is its inclusion of many writings from significant or classic sources and its strong effort to span the disciplines. Deborah Dalton, University of Oklahoma --Deborah Dalton" "With its ambitious interdisciplinary approach, [this anthology] offers instant access to a huge range of information and ideas, and an exciting new perspective on the study of the environment."--;i>Environment and Behavior "--Sarah Harda "Environment and Behavior " "This superb collection contains a comprehensive yet highly selective set of environmental writings. The book contains many classics as well as more recent pieces that are destined to become classics. "Environment" crosses over among environmental literature, science, technology and policy . . . often in the same section and sometimes within individual articles. Highly recommended for any student or scholar of environmental studies."--Professor Andrew Friedland, Dartmouth Environmental Studies Program --Professor Andrew Friedland "This book should alleviate a lot of stress and hassle for Environmental Studies teachers. It's a streamlined volume of the must-reads throughout the history of this important subject."--Margaret Lowman, author of "Life in the Treetops" and co-author of "It's a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops" --Margaret Lowman "The particular strength of this book is its inclusion of many writings from significant or 'classic' sources and its strong effort to span the disciplines."--Deborah Dalton, University of Oklahoma --Deborah Dalton 0;This superb collection contains a comprehensive yet highly selective set of environmental writings. The book contains many classics as well as more recent pieces that are destined to become classics. "Environment" crosses over among environmental literature, science, technology and policy . . . often in the same section and sometimes within individual articles. Highly recommended for any student or scholar of environmental studies.1;2;Professor Andrew Friedland, Dartmouth Environmental Studies Program -- Professor Andrew Friedland 0;This book should alleviate a lot of stress and hassle for Environmental Studies teachers. It7;s a streamlined volume of the must-reads throughout the history of this important subject.1;2;Margaret Lowman, author of "Life in the Treetops" and co-author of "It7;s a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops" -- Margaret Lowman 0;The particular strength of this book is its inclusion of many writings from significant or 6;classic7; sources and its strong effort to span the disciplines.1;2;Deborah Dalton, University of Oklahoma -- Deborah Dalton " This book should alleviate a lot of stress and hassle for Environmental Studies teachers. It ' s a streamlined volume of the must-reads throughout the history of this important subject. " -- Margaret Lowman, author of Life in the Treetops and co-author of It ' s a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops " The particular strength of this book is its inclusion of many writings from significant or ' classic ' sources and its strong effort to span the disciplines. " -- Deborah Dalton, University of Oklahoma " This broad collection captures both the breadth and essence of modern environmental studies. Assembled by four masters in the subject, it pulls together the elements from both the history of the field and its present-day growing edge." -- E. O. Wilson, University Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

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This major anthology is the first to apply a fully interdisciplinary approach to environmental studies. A comprehensive guide to environmental literacy, the book demonstrates how the sciences, social sciences, and humanities all contribute to understanding our interrelationships with the natural world. Though not specialized, "Environment" is a book that even specialists can learn from. Ten innovative case studies - climate shock, species endangerment, nuclear power, biotechnology, sustainable development, deforestation, environmental security, globalization, wilderness, and the urban environment - are followed by readings from specific disciplines. These can be integrated with the case studies to shape individual interests and teaching strategies. The volume presents an imaginative array of texts, from scientific papers to poetry, legal decisions to historical accounts, personal essays to economic analysis. Taken together, these selections provide a balanced, authoritative, and up-to-date treatment of key issues in environmental studies.

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• Verlag: Yale University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 030012614X
• ISBN 13: 9780300126143
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 864
• Herausgeber: Adelson Glenn