Green versus gold : sources in California's environmental history / edited by Carolyn Merchant.

Other author Merchant, Carolyn.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Island Press, ©1998.
Descriptionxxii, 489 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents California's natural environment -- Indian lands -- The Spanish and Russian frontiers -- Environmental impacts of the Gold Rush -- Forests transformed -- Rangelands exploited -- Building the hydraulic empire -- From the family farm to agribusiness -- Preserving parks -- Battles over energy -- Second nature : California cities -- The rise of environmental science -- Revisioning California : contemporary environmental movements -- Conclusion : environmental ethics and California's future.
Local noteLittle-311025--305131015935-
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 98003346
ISBN1559635797 (alk. paper)
ISBN1559635800 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks GE155.C2 G74 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold