The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture Volume 8: Environment |
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| Editor:
| Melosi, Martin V. |
| Series title: | The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8078-5856-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2007 |
| Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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From semitropical coastal areas to high mountain terrain, from swampy lowlands to modern cities, the environment holds a fundamental importance in shaping the character of the American South. This volume surveys the dynamic environmental forces that have shaped human culture in the region - and the ways humans have shaped their environment.
From semitropical coastal areas to high mountain terrain, from swampy lowlands to modern cities, the environment holds a fundamental importance in shaping the character of the American South. This volume surveys the dynamic environmental forces that have shaped human culture in the region - and the ways humans have shaped their environment.