43 pages 1 hour read

Alfred W. Crosby

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986

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Reviews for Alfred W. Crosby's Ecological Imperialism praise its innovative examination of how Europeans reshaped new worlds through ecological means. Critics commend Crosby's interdisciplinary approach and rich historical detail. Some find the narrative dense and occasionally Eurocentric. Overall, it is considered a seminal, though sometimes challenging, work in environmental history.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ecological Imperialism?

Readers who appreciate Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel or Charles C. Mann’s 1491 will be captivated by Crosby's Ecological Imperialism. Ideal for those interested in environmental history, ecological impacts of colonization, and interdisciplinary analyses involving history, biology, and geography.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: European
Science / Nature
Anthropology
Themes
Society: Colonialism
Natural World: Environment
Genre
Anthropology