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Green Land, Brown Land, Black Land: An Environmental History Of Africa, 18001990,New
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James C. Mccann Provides A Synthesis Of Evidence And A Narrative Of Africa'S Evironmental History Over The Past Two Centuries. In A Book Readily Accessible To Undergraduates And Nonspecialists, Professor Mccann Argues That Far From Being Pristine And Primordial Spaces, Africa'S Landscapes Were Created By Human Activity. This Argument Contrasts Strongly With The Idealized Notions Of An African Eden Commonly Held In The West And In Africa Itself. It Also Confronts More Recent Alarm About Degradation Of Africa'S Natural And Human Resources By Examining The Historical Evidence Of Environmental Change. Key Topics Within The Book Are The Effects Of Population Growth, Disease, Agricultural Change, The State Of Natural Resources, And The Changing Role Of The State In How Africans Have Managed And Changed Their Own Landscapes.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Green Land, Brown Land, Black Land'? A: The book provides a synthesis of Africa's environmental history from 1800 to 1990, focusing on how human activity has shaped the continent's landscapes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is James C. McCann, who presents a narrative accessible to undergraduates and nonspecialists.
- Q: What kind of evidence does the author use in the book? A: James C. McCann uses historical evidence to argue against the idealized views of Africa as a pristine Eden, examining environmental changes over two centuries.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'Good' condition.
- Q: When was 'Green Land, Brown Land, Black Land' published? A: The book was published on April 30, 1999.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Key topics include population growth, disease, agricultural change, the state of natural resources, and the role of the state in managing landscapes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialists? A: Yes, the book is designed to be readily accessible to undergraduates and non-specialists.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Economics.