An Environmental History of Twentieth-Century Britain (Paperback)

Environmental history - the history of the relationship between people and the natural world - is a dynamic and increasingly important field. In An Environmental History of Twentieth-Century Britain, John Sheail breaks new ground in illustrating how some of the most pressing concerns came to be recognised, and a response made. Much use is made of archival sources in tracing a number of key issues, including: * management of change by central and local government * the manner in which natural processes were incorporated in projects to protect personal and public health, and ultimately environmental health * new beginnings in forestry * the emergence of a third force alongside farming and forestry in the countryside * management of a transport revolution, and mitigation of environmental hazards Such instances of policy-making are reviewed within the wider context of a growing awareness, both on the part of government and business, of the role of environmental issues in the creation of wealth and social well-being for us all. An Environmental History of Twentieth-Century Britain is essential reading for all those concerned with these issues.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	John Sheail
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	306
ISBN-13:	978-0-333-94981-8
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Promotions
LSN:	0-333-94981-1
Barcode:	9780333949818

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