Green Imperialism: Colonial Expansion, Tropical Island Edens and the Origins of Environmentalism, 1600 - 1860
Green Imperialism: Colonial Expansion, Tropical Island Edens and the Origins of Environmentalism, 1600 - 1860
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995560
Book • Nonfiction
Colonial Territories • 1600 - 1860
1995
Adult
18+ years
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Richard H. Grove's Green Imperialism: Colonial Expansion, Tropical Island Edens and the Origins of Environmentalism, 1600 - 1860 explores the relationship between European colonial expansion and the development of environmental awareness. The book examines how colonial encounters in tropical islands contributed to early environmental thought and influenced ecological policies and conservation efforts during the Age of Enlightenment.
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Richard H. Grove's Green Imperialism is praised for its pioneering analysis of the link between colonialism and environmental thought. Reviewers commend its depth and scholarly rigor, though some find it dense and challenging to navigate. The work is valued for shedding light on early environmentalism but may be overwhelming for general audiences.
Who Should Read Green Imperialism: Colonial Expansion, Tropical Island Edens and the Origins of Environmentalism, 1600 - 1860?
Readers interested in historical environmentalism and colonial studies will appreciate Richard H. Grove's Green Imperialism. Fans of Alfred W. Crosby's Ecological Imperialism and Carolyn Merchant's The Death of Nature will find this work insightful due to its exploration of early environmental thought during colonial times.
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Book • Nonfiction
Colonial Territories • 1600 - 1860
1995
Adult
18+ years
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