People and Nature

An Introduction to Human Ecological Relations

von Moran

218 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book provides a lively and thoughtful introduction to ecological anthropology by examining the evolving relations between human communities and nature.

- Written by a noted anthropologist, geographer, and environmental scientist. - Reviews the evolution of human interactions with the natural world---drawing from anthropology and geography. - Explores those aspects of human ecological relations that seem to account for the greater connectedness of certain societies to their physical environment. - Offers a vision for improved relations between humans and nature.