Climatic and Ecological Change in the Americas: A Perspective from Historical Ecology

This book explores how people in the Americas have experienced and adapted to climate variability and environmental change, drawing on historical ecology as a framework. It highlights the impacts of climate change on Indigenous and local populations, including altered weather patterns, seasonal irregularities, flooding, and drought, and explores millennia-old models of mitigation and responses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a comparative examination of the diverse experiences, responses, and adaptations of individuals across the Americas to climate variability and environmental change. It emphasizes the significance of historical ecology as a framework for comprehending the multifaceted climate change crisis across the region and throughout history. In recent years, Indigenous and local communities, in particular, have faced significant impacts of climate change, including altered weather patterns, irregular seasons, flooding, drought, and challenges in maintaining their subsistence practices. Drawing on centuries of accumulated knowledge and expertise, these communities have developed innovative models for mitigating and adapting to climate change. This volume, featuring contributions from renowned specialists across the Americas, offers valuable insights for scholars and researchers in anthropology, archaeology, geography, environmental studies, and Indigenous studies. By exploring the rich tapestry of human experiences and strategies, it sheds light on the complex interplay between culture, environment, and resilience in the face of climate change.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032321073