The Earth as Modified by Human Action by George P. Marsh
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"The Earth as Modified by Human Action" by George P. Marsh is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work examines the significant transformations that human activity has inflicted upon the natural landscape, emphasizing the extent and implications of these changes on ecological systems and the environment. Marsh delves into how human actions, from agriculture to urbanization, have not only altered physical landscapes but have also destabilized various ecological balances.
The opening of the book presents a preface outlining Marsh's objectives: to document the changes brought about by human intervention in the environment, highlight the consequences of these changes, and advocate for a more cautious approach to interactions with nature. He reflects on the deterioration of the lands that were once prosperous, particularly during the era of the Roman Empire, and identifies factors such as ignorance of natural laws, warfare, and oppressive governance as contributors to this decline. Marsh's intent is not merely to describe the destruction but also to motivate readers toward reflection and action regarding environmental restoration and conservation, recognizing the delicate balance between human enterprise and the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marsh, George P. (George Perkins), 1801-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Earth as Modified by Human Action |
| Credits | Produced by Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| 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. | 6019 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06019-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 738 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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