Dirt by David R Montgomery
Explores the idea that we are - and have long been - using up Earth's soil. This book traces the role of soil use and abuse in the history of Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, China, European colonialism, Central America, and the American push westward.
"Anyone interested in environmental issues should read this book.. Entertains and stimulates thought."--Times Higher Ed Sup (Thes) "Fascinating insights into what be our most precious natural resource and gives important pointers toward sustainable land management."--Bioscience "How societies fare in the long run depends on how they treat their soils. Simple. Concise. You are your dirt."--Hobby Farms "Sobering... A timely text that will no doubt stimulate the discussion of this issue, and its potential solutions, for years to come."--Environment & History "Strengthen[s] appreciation for how important the soil is to our existence."--Great Plains Research
David R. Montgomery, Professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington, is author of King of Fish: The Thousand-Year Run of Salmon.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520258068 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520258061 |
| Title | Dirt |
| Author | David R Montgomery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2008-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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