People and Nature: An Introduction to Human Ecological Relations

Type

Book

Authors

Emilio F. Moran

ISBN 10

1405105720

ISBN 13

9781405105729

Tags

Ecology, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Cultural, Geography, Anthropology

Description

This book provides a lively and thoughtful introduction to ecological anthropology by examining the evolving relations between human communities and nature. Written by a noted anthropologist, geographer, and environmental scientist. Reviews the evolution of human interactions with the natural world---drawing from anthropology and geography. Explores those aspects of human ecological relations that seem to account for the greater connectedness of certain societies to their physical environment. Offers a vision for improved relations between humans and nature. - from Amzon

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