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Resurrecting The Granary Of Rome: Environmental History And French Colonial Expansion In North Africa (Ecology & History),Used
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Tales of deforestation and desertification in North Africa have been told from the Roman period to the present. Such stories of environmental decline in the Maghreb are still recounted by experts and are widely accepted without question today. International organizations such as the United Nations frequently invoke these inaccurate stories to justify environmental conservation and development projects in the arid and semiarid lands in North Africa and around the Mediterranean basin. Recent research in arid lands ecology and new paleoecological evidence, however, do not support many claims of deforestation, overgrazing, and desertification in this region.Diana K. Daviss pioneering analysis reveals the critical influence of French scientists and administrators who established much of the purported scientific basis of these stories during the colonial period in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, illustrating the key role of environmental narratives in imperial expansion. The processes set in place by the use of this narrative not only systematically disadvantaged the majority of North Africans but also led to profound changes in the landscape, some of which produced the land degradation that continues to plague the Maghreb today.Resurrecting the Granary of Rome exposes many of the political, economic, and ideological goals of the French colonial project in these arid lands and the resulting definition of desertification that continues to inform global environmental and development projects. The first book on the environmental history of the Maghreb, this volume reframes much conventional thinking about the North African environment. Daviss book is essential reading for those interested in global environmental history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome'? A: The book explores the environmental history of North Africa, focusing on how colonial narratives about deforestation and desertification have influenced modern environmental policies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome'? A: The author is Diana K. Davis, a scholar recognized for her innovative work in environmental history and cultural ecology.
- Q: When was 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome' published? A: The book was published on June 15, 2007.
- Q: What are some awards received by 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome'? A: The book has won several awards, including the George Perkins Marsh Prize for Best Book in Environmental History and the Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Work in Geography.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome' have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome'? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What condition is 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome' in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Is 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome' suitable for those interested in environmental studies? A: Yes, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in global environmental history and the impact of colonial narratives on environmental policies.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's analysis? A: Diana K. Davis's analysis reveals how French colonial narratives shaped perceptions of the North African environment, influencing both historical and contemporary environmental discourse.
- Q: Can I find 'Resurrecting the Granary of Rome' in other formats? A: Currently, this book is available in paperback, and there may be options for digital formats depending on the retailer.