About this title: In the first part of this book, the authors present a general theory of ecological history which attempts a paradigm shift from Weberian and Marxian theories of human society. They examine infrastructures, property systems, political ideologies, religions, social idioms and the belief structures that characterize human interactions with resource bases; analyze the varieties of social conflict that appear over the exploitation of natural resources; and explore the impact of changing patterns of resource use upon human societies. In the second part, the authors provide a fresh interpretive ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1996-11-01
ISBN-13:9780195633412ISBN:0195633415
Description: Very good. Ex-library; text is clean and free of markings; binding is tight; front flyleaf has been cut out; moderate shelfwear; quick shipping. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CALIFORNIA PR
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780520082960ISBN:0520082966
Description: New. "A masterful study....It does for ecological history what the writings of Marx and Engels did for the study of class relations and social production. "--Michael Adas, Rutgers University. read more
Description: Good. 1996 Paperback. 274pp. A fine copy with minor stained on the cover and on the spine edge. Keywords: "Economics, India, World History, General, Applied Ecology, Biodiversity, English" Not a first edition copy. All books in stock. We ship daily from our warehouse. Over 200, 000 customers served online! Our feedback reflects our service...."Fast delivery, great seller", "Fantastic, came right away and was in perfect condition--thanks! " read more
Description: Brand New in Brand New jacket. Condition: NEW ~ This book presents an interpretative ecological history of the Indian subcontinent. Written lucidly and without jargon, This Fissured Land is a hugely informative eye-opener for anyone with an interest in ecological issues. The focus is on the use and abuse of forest resources, a sector to which the authors have each devoted years of research. In the first part, the authors present a general theory of ecological history. Part Two provides a fresh ... read more
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