People and nature an introduction to human ecological relations

Synopsis

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

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• 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.