Books & Profiles

Richards shows how humans—whether clearing forests or draining wetlands, transporting bacteria, insects, and livestock; hunting species to extinction, or reshaping landscapes—altered the material well-being of the natural world along with their own.

Napier Shelton offers a tour of notable natural sites in Missouri through the eyes of the people who work with them.

This book offers a history of the conservation movement’s origins and provides a context for understanding contemporary enviromental problems and possible solutions.

A collection of essays addressing the collaboration of human and natural forces in the creation of cities, the countryside, and empires.

Jan Oosthoek tells in this book the story of how 20th century foresters devised ways to successfully reforest the poor Scottish uplands.

A history of the role of American society in shaping the policies of the United States Forest Service.

A comparative history of environmental policy development in Germany and the United States from 1880 to 1970, and the rise of civic activism to combat air pollution.

In this fictional future history, written by the co-founder of Life magazine, the Persian prince and admiral Khan-Li records his astonishing journey through the ruins of “Nhu-Yok,” the famed city of the extinct “Mehrikan” people.

This graphic book uses cartoon illustrations to present scientific facts alongside a broad range of actions that we can take against climate change.

An early eco-apocalyptic novel set in the wilderness of post-urban England.