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Time and Complexity in Historical Ecology: Studies in the Neotropical Lowlands
William L. Balée
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Hardback. Placing emphasis on the close relationship between humans and their natural environment, this book examines how alterations in the natural world mirror human cultures, societies, and languages. It explores thousands of years of ecological history while addressing important contemporary issues, such as biodiversity and genetic variation and change. Series: Historical Ecology Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, 27 illus. BIC Classification: RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 702.
This collection of studies by anthropologists, botanists, ecologists, and biologists is an important contribution to the emerging field of historical ecology. The book combines cutting-edge research with new perspectives to emphasize the close relationship between humans and their natural environment. Contributors examine how alterations in the natural world mirror human cultures, societies, and languages. Treating the landscape like a text, these researchers decipher patterns and meaning in the Ecuadorian Andes, Amazonia, the desert coast of Peru, and other regions in the neotropics. They show how local peoples have changed the landscape over time to fit their needs by managing ... Read more
This collection of studies by anthropologists, botanists, ecologists, and biologists is an important contribution to the emerging field of historical ecology. The book combines cutting-edge research with new perspectives to emphasize the close relationship between humans and their natural environment. Contributors examine how alterations in the natural world mirror human cultures, societies, and languages. Treating the landscape like a text, these researchers decipher patterns and meaning in the Ecuadorian Andes, Amazonia, the desert coast of Peru, and other regions in the neotropics. They show how local peoples have changed the landscape over time to fit their needs by managing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Series
Historical Ecology Series
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231135627
SKU
V9780231135627
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About William L. Balée
William L. Balee is professor of anthropology at Tulane University. He is the author of Footprints of the Forest: Ka'apor Ethnobotany-The Historical Ecology of Plant Utilization by an Amazonian People and the editor of Advances in Historical Ecology. Clark L. Erickson is associate professor of anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania and associate curator of the American Section at the ... Read more
Reviews for Time and Complexity in Historical Ecology: Studies in the Neotropical Lowlands
A welcome addition.
Emilio F. Moran Quarterly Review of Biology This book succeeds admirably in advancing the theoretical status and ethnographic scope of the historical ecological research position.
Stanford Zent Journal of Anthropological Research A well-crafted and well-rounded selection of case studies and will unquestionably make a splendid addition to the shelves.
Carlos E. A. Coimbra Jr. ... Read more
Emilio F. Moran Quarterly Review of Biology This book succeeds admirably in advancing the theoretical status and ethnographic scope of the historical ecological research position.
Stanford Zent Journal of Anthropological Research A well-crafted and well-rounded selection of case studies and will unquestionably make a splendid addition to the shelves.
Carlos E. A. Coimbra Jr. ... Read more