Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe, 900-1900 by Alfred W

Description: Ecological Imperialism by Alfred W. Crosby In this original and fascinating study, Alfred W. Crosby argues that the Europeans displacement and replacement of the native peoples in the temperate zones was more a matter of biology than of military conquest. The spread of European disease, flora and fauna went hand in hand with the growth of populations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description People of European descent form the bulk of the population in most of the temperate zones of the world - North America, Australia and New Zealand. The military successes of European imperialism are easy to explain; in many cases they were a matter of firearms against spears. But as Alfred W. Crosby maintains in this highly original and fascinating book, the Europeans displacement and replacement of the native peoples in the temperate zones was more a matter of biology than of military conquest. European organisms had certain decisive advantages over their New World and Australian counterparts. The spread of European disease, flora and fauna went hand in hand with the growth of populations. Consequently, these imperialists became proprietors of the most important agricultural lands in the world. In the second edition, Crosby revisits his now classic work and again evaluates the global historical importance of European ecological expansion. Notes 2nd edition. A fascinating study of the important role of biology in European expansion from 900 to 1900. Author Biography Alfred W. Crosby is a Professor Emeritus in American Studies, History and Geography at the University of Texas at Austin, where he taught for over 20 years. His previous books include Americas Forgotten Pandemic: The Influenza of 1918 (2nd Edition, Cambridge, 2003), Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology Through History (Cambridge, 2002), The Measure of Reality: Quantification and Western Society, 1250-1600 (Cambridge, 1997). The Measure of Reality was chosen by the Los Angeles Times as one of the 100 most important books of 1997. Table of Contents 1. Prologue; 2. Pangaea revisited, the Neolithic reconsidered; 3. The Norse and the Crusaders; 4. The Fortunate Isles; 5. Winds; 6. Within reach, beyond grasp; 7. Weeds; 8. Animals; 9. Ills; 10. New Zealand; 11. Explanations; 12. Conclusion. Review Review of previous edition: Crosby has unfolded with great power the wider biopolitics of our civilization. NatureReview of previous edition: [This] book is important, and required reading for politicians worldwide … Nuclear war may be spectacular and a valid focus for our exertions, but ecological insouciance is even more dangerous because it is unspectacular, and it merits efforts to combat it as strenuous and urgent. The GuardianReview of previous edition: The biological bases of radically changing historical ecosystems must never be forgotten - and Crosby has made them intelligible as well as memorable. Natural HistoryReview of previous edition: Crosby argues his case with vigour, authority and panache, summoning up examples and illustrations that are often as startling in their character as in their implications. Ecological Imperialism could not ask for a more lucid and stylish exponent. The Times Literary SupplementReview of previous edition: In telling his very readable story, Mr Crosby combines a historians taste for colorful detail with a scientists hunger for unifying and testable generalization … [He] shows that there is more to history than kings and battles, and more to ecology than fruits and nuts. The Wall Street Journal Promotional A fascinating study of the important role of biology in European expansion, from 900 to 1900. Review Quote Review of previous edition: "[This] book is important, and required reading for politicians worldwide ... Nuclear war may be spectacular and a valid focus for our exertions, but ecological insouciance is even more dangerous because it is unspectacular, and it merits efforts to combat it as strenuous and urgent." The Guardian Promotional "Headline" A fascinating study of the important role of biology in European expansion, from 900 to 1900. Description for Bookstore In this original and fascinating study, Alfred W. Crosby argues that the Europeans displacement and replacement of the native peoples in the temperate zones was more a matter of biology than of military conquest. The spread of European disease, flora and fauna went hand in hand with the growth of populations. Description for Library In this original and fascinating study, Alfred W. Crosby argues that the Europeans displacement and replacement of the native peoples in the temperate zones was more a matter of biology than of military conquest. The spread of European disease, flora and fauna went hand in hand with the growth of populations. Details ISBN1107569877 Author Alfred W. Crosby Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2015 ISBN-10 1107569877 ISBN-13 9781107569874 Format Paperback Media Book Language English Edition 2nd Residence Austin, TX, US Affiliation University of Texas, Austin Short Title ECOLOGICAL IMPERIALISM 2/E Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1931 Publication Date 2015-10-06 Replaces 9780521456906 Pages 388 Series Canto Classics UK Release Date 2015-10-06 AU Release Date 2015-10-06 NZ Release Date 2015-10-06 Illustrations 20 Plates, black and white; 7 Halftones, black and white Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Subtitle The Biological Expansion of Europe, 900–1900 Alternative 9781316424032 DEWEY 304.2094 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95883282;

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