Major Problems in American Environmental History

Download or read book Major Problems in American Environmental History written by Carolyn Merchant and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume traces the history of environmental conditions in the United States through the examination of critical issues such as pollution, conservation, and wilderness preservation. The Second Edition of this popular text includes several new essays and documents and pays particular attention to multiculturalism and gender throughout. In order to place American environmental issues in a larger context, the text emphasizes international relations and globalization.