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Ecological imperialism : the biological expansion of Europe, 900-1900 / Alfred W. Crosby.
Record no.:
5237
Author:
Crosby, Alfred W.;
Publisher:
New York :: Cambridge University Press,
Year:
1986.
Series:
Studies in environment and history
Description:
xiv, 368 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject:
Human ecology.;
Human geography.;
Notes:
Gift ; Nagle Library MacLeod Collection copy donated by Emeritus Professor Roy MacLeod.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-360) and index.
Type:
Monograph
ISBN:
0521320097 9780521320092 0521336139 9780521336130 0521456908 9780521456906;
Abstract:
Pangaea revisited, the Neolithic reconsidered --

The Norse and the Crusaders --

The Fortunate Isles --

Winds --

Within reach, beyond grasp --

Weeds --

Animals --

Ills --

New Zealand --

What
was the "smallpox" in New South Wales in 1789?

Crosby argues that the expansion of European culture and genetic stock was a function of ecology and biology over time rather than a result of quick and painful conquests.
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