site du réseau Frantiq
Image from Google Jackets
Normal view MARC view
Environmental problems of the Greeks and Romans : ecology in the ancient Mediterranean / J. Donald Hughes
Ouvrage
Appartient aux collections: Ancient society and history
Mention d'édition: 2nd edition Publication: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University press, 2014 Description: 1 vol. (X-306 p.) : ill. ; 23 cmCollection : Ancient society and historyISBN: 9781421412115.Langue: AnglaisPays: Etats-Unis Auteur principal: Hughes, Johnson Donald, Auteur, 1932-...., pionnier de l'histoire de l'environnement Résumé: In this dramatically revised and expanded second edition of the work entitled Pan's Travail, J. Donald Hughes examines the environmental history of the classical period and argues that the decline of ancient civilizations resulted in part from their exploitation of the natural world. Focusing on Greece and Rome, as well as areas subject to their influences, Hughes offers a detailed look at the impact of humans and their technologies on the ecology of the Mediterranean basin. Evidence of deforestation in ancient Greece, the remains of Roman aqueducts and mines, and paintings on centuries-old pottery that depict agricultural activities document ancient actions that resulted in detrimental consequences to the environment. Hughes compares the ancient world's environmental problems to other persistent social problems and discusses attitudes toward nature expressed in Greek and Latin literature. In addition to extensive revisions based on the latest research, this new edition includes photographs from Hughes' worldwide excursions, a new chapter on warfare and the environment, and an updated bibliography. (Source : éditeur). Note de contenu: Table des matières Item type: Ouvrage List(s) this item appears in: BIAA - Nouveautés Archéologie Janvier 2024

1ère édition, Baltimore : John Hopkins University Press, 1994, sous le titre : "Pan's travail : environmental problems of the ancient Greeks"

Bibliogr. 267-291. Notes bibliogr. Index

Table des matières https://external.dandelon.com/download/attachments/dandelon/ids/CH001FAD5B6E819DCF634C1257E92002C28E0.pdf

In this dramatically revised and expanded second edition of the work entitled Pan's Travail, J. Donald Hughes examines the environmental history of the classical period and argues that the decline of ancient civilizations resulted in part from their exploitation of the natural world. Focusing on Greece and Rome, as well as areas subject to their influences, Hughes offers a detailed look at the impact of humans and their technologies on the ecology of the Mediterranean basin. Evidence of deforestation in ancient Greece, the remains of Roman aqueducts and mines, and paintings on centuries-old pottery that depict agricultural activities document ancient actions that resulted in detrimental consequences to the environment. Hughes compares the ancient world's environmental problems to other persistent social problems and discusses attitudes toward nature expressed in Greek and Latin literature. In addition to extensive revisions based on the latest research, this new edition includes photographs from Hughes' worldwide excursions, a new chapter on warfare and the environment, and an updated bibliography.
(Source : éditeur)

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.