Review of An Environmental History of Latin America by Shawn William Miller
A glowing review of a synthesis of some of the key themes in the study of environmental history as it relates to Latin America.
A glowing review of a synthesis of some of the key themes in the study of environmental history as it relates to Latin America.
The book examines the natural and economic resource competition between Phoenix and Tucson and the other factors contributing to the divergent growth of the two cities.
A comprehensive history of the development of Houston, examining the factors that have facilitated large-scale energy production and unprecedented growth—and the environmental cost of that development.
This book tells the stories of urban do-it-yourself activists contesting conventional conditions of production and consumption through urban gardening sites, open repair workshops, fab labs, and share-and-swap events.
This paper “Water and the City” by Tapio S. Katko, P.S. Juuti, and J. Tempelhoff introduces the topics of growth and development of urban spaces and their comprehensive water infrastructure.
In this Special Commentary Section titled “Replies to An Ecomodernist Manifesto,” edited by Eileen Crist and Thom Van Dooren, Eileen Crist considers the Manifesto’s point as view as one of humanism and freedom.
Drawing on sources ranging from gardening books and magazines to statistics and oral history, Andrea Gaynor’s book challenges some of the widespread myths about food production in Australian cities and traces the reasons for its enduring popularity.
Alternative Futures brings together 35 essays on India’s future, written by a diverse set of authors: activists, researchers, media persons, those who have influenced policies, and those working at the grassroots. Divided into four sections—Ecological Futures, Political Futures, Economic Futures, and Socio-Cultural Futures—the book covers a wide range of issues including environmental governance, biodiversity, democracy and power, law, agriculture, pastoralism, industry, languages, learning and education, knowledge, health and sexuality among others.
This collection of studies provides valuable historical contexts for making sense of contemporary environmental challenges facing Latin America.