Environmental literature: an encyclopedia of works, authors, and themes

"This book surveys major environmental writings on a wide range of subjects, from the origin and evolution of plants and animals to such recent environmental philosophies as deep ecology and the Gaia hypothesis. Each entry summarizes the work's main points and notes its reception and impac...

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1. Verfasser: Netzley, Patricia D. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Santa Barbara, Calif. [u.a.] ABC-CLIO 1999
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Zusammenfassung:"This book surveys major environmental writings on a wide range of subjects, from the origin and evolution of plants and animals to such recent environmental philosophies as deep ecology and the Gaia hypothesis. Each entry summarizes the work's main points and notes its reception and impact." "Environmental Literature: An Encyclopedia of Works, Authors, and Themes examines the works of explorers, scientists, environmentalists, ecologists, conservationists, and nature writers as well as novelists and poets. Each entry includes end-of-entry references and cross-references to relevant works. A bibliography and comprehensive index round out this handy encyclopedia."--BOOK JACKET.
Beschreibung:XIV, 337 S. Ill.
ISBN:157607000X