Environment and Society A Reader

"This book is both well-organized and nicely abridged for use in undergraduate courses this textbook fulfills the major criteria for teaching undergraduates: it is accessible, affordable, and informative. I highly recommend its integration into environmental history courses." (Western Historical Quarterly) "Environment and Societylives up to its ambitious aims. Providing essential readings in environmental studies, this book serves as an excellent introduction to the enduring questions and most important emerging ideas in the field today." - Kimberly Smith,Professor of Environmental Studies, Carleton College "Environment and Societyprovides a thoughtful and diverse selection of key readings in environmental studies, including pieces from some of the best known thinkers along with some well chosen works that don't appear in other readers. This is a valuable book for teachers, students, and anyone interested in environmental thought." - Richard York,co-author of The Ecological Rift: Capitalism's War on the Earth