The Environment and Science: Social Impact and Interaction

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A fascinating look at the historical relationship between environmental issues and scientific study, social attitudes, and public policy from the 17th century to the present. * Biographical sketches of major contributors to the study of human/environment interaction, including Carolus Linnaeus, Henry David Thoreau, Charles Darwin, Rachel Carson, and Barry Commoner * Primary source documents from key environmental writers

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"Drawing on the arts, religion, and the full range of sciences, this book is a valuable source for all who wish to understand the most pressing issues in this area." - Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and the Environment

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Christian C. Young, PhD, is assistant professor of biology at Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI.