South Asia An Environmental History |
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| Author:
| Hill, Christopher V. |
| Editor:
| Stoll, Mark |
| Series title: | ABC-Clio's Nature and Human Societies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-37653-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO, LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $102.00 |
Book Description:
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Ranging from prehistory to the present and encompassing the whole of South Asia, this new volume offers the first chronological history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka from the perspective of the crucial reciprocal relationship between humankind and the environment.
"South Asia: An Environmental History" shows how the civilizations of this geographically diverse region were formed (physically, ethically, and culturally) by their interactions with the...
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Ranging from prehistory to the present and encompassing the whole of South Asia, this new volume offers the first chronological history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka from the perspective of the crucial reciprocal relationship between humankind and the environment.
"South Asia: An Environmental History" shows how the civilizations of this geographically diverse region were formed (physically, ethically, and culturally) by their interactions with the environment a relationship with particularly strong social and spiritual dimensions because of the interdependence of the predominantly agrarian population and the land. Specific topics range from ancient irrigation techniques and peasant adaptation to the environment, to the impact of imperialism on nature, the effect of post-colonial technology on contemporary life, and the enduring influence of religion on the way South Asian societies address ecological issues."