Losing Eden

Losing Eden traces the environmental history and development of the American West and explains how the land has shaped and been shaped by the people who live there.

Discusses key events and topics from the Beringia migration, Columbian Exchange, and federal territorial acquisition to post-war expansion, resource exploitation, and climate change Structures the coverage around three important themes: balancing economic success and ecological protection; avoiding "the tragedy of the commons"; and achieving sustainability Contains an accessible, up-to-date narrative written by an expert scholar and professor that supplements a variety of college-level survey or seminar courses on US, American West, or environmental history Incorporates student-friendly features, including definitions of key terms, suggested reading sections, and over 30 illustrations

Pierderea Edenului urmareste istoria mediului si dezvoltarea Occidentului american si explica modul in care pamantul s-a modelat si a fost modelat de oamenii care locuiesc acolo. Discuta evenimente si subiecte cheie de la migratia Beringia, Columbian Exchange si achizitia teritoriala federala pana la post-razboi. extinderea, exploatarea resurselor si schimbarile climatice Structureaza acoperirea in jurul a trei teme importante: echilibrarea succesului economic si a protectiei ecologice; evitarea „tragediei bunurilor comune”; si realizarea durabilitatii Contine o naratiune accesibila, actualizata, scrisa de un carturar expert si profesor care completeaza o varietate de studii la nivel de colegiu sau cursuri de seminar despre SUA, vestul american sau istoria mediului. Incorporeaza caracteristici prietenoase studentilor, inclusiv definitii ale termeni cheie, sectiuni de lectura sugerate si peste 30 de ilustratii