Man and Nature; Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action by Marsh
"Man and Nature; Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action" by George P. Marsh is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book discusses the profound impact of human actions on the physical environment, emphasizing how various aspects of nature have been altered by agriculture, industry, and population growth. It aims to highlight the relationship between man and nature, exploring both the destructive and constructive effects of human intervention
on the Earth's geography. The opening of the work sets a foundational tone, laying out the author's intentions and the thematic structure of the book. Marsh begins with a preface that emphasizes how human activity has revolutionized the Earth's surface more than natural disasters. He underscores the importance of understanding the effects of human actions on physical geography, warning of the potential dangers arising from careless environmental exploitation. Additionally, the author proposes a framework where he will examine the history of human influence on organic and inorganic life, illustrating the catastrophic and restorative possibilities of our actions on the planet's landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marsh, George P. (George Perkins), 1801-1882 |
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| Title | Man and Nature; Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_and_Nature |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GF: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Human ecology, Anthropogeography |
| Subject | Human geography |
| Subject | Physical geography |
| Subject | Conservation of natural resources |
| Subject | Nature -- Effect of human beings on |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37957 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 640 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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