The Mediterranean
An Environmental History (Nature and Human Societies)
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Author
Contributions
- Mark Stoll (Editor) - Contributor
Publication
2005-04-13 - ABC-CLIO
Language
English
Word Count
83,250 words, Guess
Page Count
333 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- ISBN-101576078108
- ISBN-139781576078105
- Goodreads865914
- Better World Books9781576078105
- Open LibraryOL8746887M
Classifications
- LCCGF541.H833 2005
Description
Of interest to students and academics alike, this book covers the key environmental developments in the Mediterranean throughout recorded history. Case studies chart the agricultural problems of ancient Mesopotamia, how climatic change contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire, and the impact of dam building at Aswan on the Nile.Of particular interest are the book's sections dealing with the impact of human colonization on the flora and fauna of the early Mediterranean and the extinction of creatures such as dwarf elephants and giant shrews. Especially important, given the ongoing conflicts in the region, are the examples cited of the adverse environmental impact of Western colonization and how human exploitation of the earth's natural resources has led to unforeseen disasters.
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