Companion to American Environmental History

A Companion to American Environmental History gathers together a comprehensive collection of over 30 essays that examine the evolving and diverse field of American environmental history.§Provides a complete historiography of American environmental history§Brings the field up-to-date to reflect the latest trends and encourages new directions for the field§Includes the work of path-breaking environmental historians, from the founders of the field, to contributions from innovative young scholars§Takes stock of the discipline through five topically themed parts, with essays ranging from American Indian Environmental Relations to Cities and SuburbsA Companion to American Environmental History gathers together a comprehensive collection of over 30 essays that examine the evolving and diverse field of American environmental history by combining a complete historiography with the most recent research and trends. With contributions from the founders in the field, and the work of innovative young scholars, this Companion presents a bold vision for the future of environmental history as well as a critical appreciation of the history of the field.A Companion to American Environmental History gathers together a comprehensive collection of over 30 essays that examine the evolving and diverse field of American environmental history, and not only presents a state-of-the-field as it stands, but also expands the current scholarship. With contributions from the founders of this unique branch of history, and the work of innovative young scholars, this Companion presents a bold vision for the future of environmental history, as well as a critical appreciation of its growth and development. The essays in this volume are presented in five parts, covering a diverse set of topics that range from American Indian environmental relations, oceans, and food, to borders, culture, and identity. Combining a complete historiography with the most recent research and trends, the Companion pushes the existing boundaries of the field and encourages new directions of study.