First Along the River
Benjamin Kline
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Description for First Along the River
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JPQB; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 226 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
First Along the River provides students with a balanced, historical perspective on the history of the environmental movement in relation to major social and political events in U.S. history, from the pre-colonial era to the present. The book highlights important people and events, places critical concepts in context, and shows the impact of government, industry, and population on the American landscape. Comprehensive yet brief, First Along the River discusses the religious and philosophical beliefs that shaped Americans' relationship to the environment, traces the origins and development of government regulations that impact Americans' use of natural resources, and shows ... Read more
First Along the River provides students with a balanced, historical perspective on the history of the environmental movement in relation to major social and political events in U.S. history, from the pre-colonial era to the present. The book highlights important people and events, places critical concepts in context, and shows the impact of government, industry, and population on the American landscape. Comprehensive yet brief, First Along the River discusses the religious and philosophical beliefs that shaped Americans' relationship to the environment, traces the origins and development of government regulations that impact Americans' use of natural resources, and shows ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9781442203990
SKU
V9781442203990
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Benjamin Kline
Benjamin Kline is professor in both the Social Science and Intercultural Studies Divisions at De Anza College.
Reviews for First Along the River
A truly unique work, accessible to all, that demonstrates the common property nature of our global environment and its unwitting exploitation in the not so common interest. A good U.S. environmental history supplement for any environmentally oriented course.
John Stoll, professor of economics, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay First Along the River provides a concise, updated introduction to U.S ... Read more
John Stoll, professor of economics, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay First Along the River provides a concise, updated introduction to U.S ... Read more