Wetlands of the American Midwest: A Historical Geography of Changing Attitudes
by Wetlands of the American Midwest: A Historical Geography of Changing Attitudes
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As attitudes changed, so did scientific research agendas, government policies, and farmers' strategies for managing their land. Originally viewed as bountiful sources of wildlife by indigenous peoples, wet areas called "wet prairies," "swamps," or "bogs" in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were considered productive only when drained for agricultural use. Beginning in the 1950s, many came to see these renamed "wetlands" as valuable for wildlife and soil conservation.
Prince's book will appeal to a wide readership, ranging from geographers and environmental historians to the many government and private agencies and individuals concerned with wetland research, management, and preservation.
Product Details
- University of Chicago Pre Brand
- Jan 19, 1998 Pub Date:
- 9780226682839 ISBN-13:
- 0226682838 ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 9 in * 1 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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