The Environment in World History

The Environment in World History, now in its second edition, explores the causes of climate, biodiversity, and ecological crises, offering an essential environmental perspective on world history narratives. It covers the last five hundred years and is a valuable resource for students of world history and environmental studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Environment in World History, now in its second edition and thoroughly revised with a decade of fresh research, delves into the underlying causes of the interconnected climate, biodiversity, and ecological crises that have placed the environment at the forefront of the global political agenda in the twenty-first century. With its expanded chapters and comprehensive case studies, this comprehensive text explores a diverse range of topics, including:

• The widespread hunting of wildlife and the devastating loss of biodiversity across the globe.
• The devastating impact of deforestation, and the development of strategies to safeguard our precious forests.
• The profound degradation of soil caused by the global expansion of agriculture, one of the most significant ways in which humans have altered the planet.
• The expanding influence of urban-industrial growth and the deepening ecological footprints of the world's cities.
• The alarming rise in air, land, and water pollution as a trade-off for continued economic growth worldwide.
• Providing a valuable environmental perspective on well-known world history narratives, including imperialism, colonialism, trade, commerce, technological progress, and the advancement of civilization.
• Written in a clear and concise manner, this book remains fully up-to-date, making it an invaluable resource for students of world history and environmental studies alike.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138301580
Edition number: 2 ed