Description: The Oxford Handbook of Historical Ecology and Applied Archaeology (Oxford Handbooks) [Hardcover] Isendahl, Christian and Stump, Daryl Product Overview The Oxford Handbook of Historical Ecology and Applied Archaeology presents theoretical discussions, methodological outlines, and case-studies describing the field of overlap between historical ecology and the emerging sub- discipline of applied archaeology to highlight how modern environments and landscapes have been shaped by humans. Historical ecology is based on the recognition that humans are not only capable of modifying their environments, but that all environments on earth have already been directly or indirectly modified. This includes anthropogenic climate change, widespread deforestations, and species extinctions, but also very local alterations, the effects of which may last a few years, or may have legacies lasting centuries or more. With contributions from anthropologists, archaeologists, human geographers, and historians, this volume focuses not just on defining human impacts in the past, but on the ways that understanding these changes can help inform contemporary practices and development policies. Some chapters present examples of how ancient or current societies have modified their environments in sustainable ways, while others highlight practices that had unintended long-term consequences. The possibilities of learning from these practices are discussed, as is the potential of using the long history of human resource exploitation as a method for building or testing models of future change. The volume offers overviews for students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in conservation or development projects who want to understand what practical insights can be drawn from history, and who seek to apply their work to contemporary issues. Read more Details Publisher : Oxford University Press; Illustrated edition (March 11, 2019) Language : English Hardcover : 656 pages ISBN-10 : 0199672695 ISBN-13 : 91 Item Weight : 3.25 pounds Dimensions : 9.8 x 1.8 x 6.9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,006,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,528 in Geography (Books) #2,271 in Archaeology (Books) #7,295 in Anthropology (Books) #1,528 in Geography (Books) #2,271 in Archaeology (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0199672695
ISBN10: 0199672695
ISBN13: 9780199672691
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Brand: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
GTIN: 09780199672691
Number of Pages: 656 Pages
Publication Name: Oxford Handbook of Historical Ecology and Applied Archaeology
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Subject: Archaeology, Ecology
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 1.8 in
Item Weight: 52.4 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Nature, Social Science
Author: Daryl Stump
Item Length: 6.9 in
Series: Oxford Handbooks Ser.
Item Width: 9.8 in
Format: Hardcover
