Major Problems in American Environmental History: Documents and Essays
- ISBN-10
- 0495912425
- ISBN-13
- 9780495912422
- Category
- United States
- Pages
- 573
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Major Problems in American His
- Author
- Carolyn Merchant
Description
Designed to encourage critical thinking about history, the MAJOR PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN HISTORY series introduces readers to both primary sources and analytical essays on important topics in U.S. history. MAJOR PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY presents major themes and controversial issues from native American times to the present, drawn from compelling, readable sources that draw readers into the process of developing their own perspectives on American environmental history. This text presents a carefully selected group of readings organized to allow readers to evaluate primary sources, test the interpretations of distinguished historians, and draw their own conclusions. Each chapter includes introductions, source notes, and suggested readings.
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- 2005
- 559 pages
- Paperback
- Houghton Mifflin
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- 1993
- 568 pages
- Paperback
- D.C. Heath
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