Blackland Prairies of the Gulf Coastal Plain: Nature, Culture and Sustainability
Evan Peacock (Ed.)
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Paperback. This comprehensive study of one of the most ecologically rich regions of the southeast underscores the relevance of archaeological research in understanding long-term cultural change. Editor(s): Peacock, Evan; Schauwecker, Timothy. Num Pages: 408 pages, 64 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; RGBC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 603. An excellent, clean copy
This comprehensive study of one of the most ecologically rich regions of the Southeast underscores the relevance of archaeological research in understanding long-term cultural change. Taking a holistic approach, this compilation gathers ecological, historical, and archaeological research written on the distinctive region of the Southeast called the Gulf coast blackland prairie. Ranging from the last glacial period to the present day, the case studies provide a broad picture of how the area has changed through time and been modified by humans, first with nomadic bands of Indians trailing the grazing animals and then by Euro-American settlers who farmed the rich ... Read more
This comprehensive study of one of the most ecologically rich regions of the Southeast underscores the relevance of archaeological research in understanding long-term cultural change. Taking a holistic approach, this compilation gathers ecological, historical, and archaeological research written on the distinctive region of the Southeast called the Gulf coast blackland prairie. Ranging from the last glacial period to the present day, the case studies provide a broad picture of how the area has changed through time and been modified by humans, first with nomadic bands of Indians trailing the grazing animals and then by Euro-American settlers who farmed the rich ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The University of Alabama Press Tuscaloosa
Number of pages
408
Condition
Used, Like New
Number of Pages
408
Place of Publication
Alabama, United States
ISBN
9780817312152
SKU
KRS0018873
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About Evan Peacock (Ed.)
Evan Peacock is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Mississippi State University and a contributor to The Woodland Southeast. Timothy Schauweker is a biologist with Mississippi State University.
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