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Environmental Problems of the Greeks and Romans

- Ecology in the Ancient Mediterranean
Af: J. Donald Hughes Engelsk Hardback

Environmental Problems of the Greeks and Romans

- Ecology in the Ancient Mediterranean
Af: J. Donald Hughes Engelsk Hardback
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How did ancient societies change the environment and how do their actions continue to affect us today?

In this dramatically revised and expanded second edition of the work entitled Pan’s Travail, J. Donald Hughes examines the environmental history of the classical period and argues that the decline of ancient civilizations resulted in part from their exploitation of the natural world. Focusing on Greece and Rome, as well as areas subject to their influences, Hughes offers a detailed look at the impact of humans and their technologies on the ecology of the Mediterranean basin.

Evidence of deforestation in ancient Greece, the remains of Roman aqueducts and mines, and paintings on centuries-old pottery that depict agricultural activities document ancient actions that resulted in detrimental consequences to the environment. Hughes compares the ancient world''s environmental problems to other persistent social problems and discusses attitudes toward nature expressed in Greek and Latin literature.

In addition to extensive revisions based on the latest research, this new edition includes photographs from Hughes''s worldwide excursions, a new chapter on warfare and the environment, and an updated bibliography.

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How did ancient societies change the environment and how do their actions continue to affect us today?

In this dramatically revised and expanded second edition of the work entitled Pan’s Travail, J. Donald Hughes examines the environmental history of the classical period and argues that the decline of ancient civilizations resulted in part from their exploitation of the natural world. Focusing on Greece and Rome, as well as areas subject to their influences, Hughes offers a detailed look at the impact of humans and their technologies on the ecology of the Mediterranean basin.

Evidence of deforestation in ancient Greece, the remains of Roman aqueducts and mines, and paintings on centuries-old pottery that depict agricultural activities document ancient actions that resulted in detrimental consequences to the environment. Hughes compares the ancient world''s environmental problems to other persistent social problems and discusses attitudes toward nature expressed in Greek and Latin literature.

In addition to extensive revisions based on the latest research, this new edition includes photographs from Hughes''s worldwide excursions, a new chapter on warfare and the environment, and an updated bibliography.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 320
ISBN-13: 9781421412108
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 1421412101
Kategori: Oldtidens historie
Udg. Dato: 12 apr 2014
Længde: 25mm
Bredde: 151mm
Højde: 236mm
Forlag: Johns Hopkins University Press
Oplagsdato: 12 apr 2014
Forfatter(e): J. Donald Hughes
Forfatter(e) J. Donald Hughes

Kategori Oldtidens historie

ISBN-13 9781421412108

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 320

Udgave

Længde 25mm

Bredde 151mm

Højde 236mm

Udg. Dato 12 apr 2014

Oplagsdato 12 apr 2014

Forlag Johns Hopkins University Press