Watkins, Charles
Trees, Woods and Forests
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780236643
- author:
- Watkins, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Earth Sciences, Geography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Trees, Woods and Forests: A Social and Cultural History by Charles Watkins explores how our understanding of forests has transformed over time. Drawing on recent research from historians, ecologists, geographers, botanists, and forestry professionals, Watkins challenges established ideas about trees and their role in human history. He examines the values and meanings different societies have ascribed to trees, revealing that concern over woodland loss in Europe is not well-founded, especially when compared to the clearing of tropical forests elsewhere. This comprehensive overview provides a nuanced understanding of humanity's interaction with forests, an abused but valuable resource. Watkins' interdisciplinary approach offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationships between humans and wooded environments, shedding light on our ongoing anxiety about the impact on the natural world.
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