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Perspectives Article

Environmental History and Other Histories

by David Blackbourn

David Blackbourn highlights how environmental history reflects broader shifts in the historical discipline, such as the renewed focus on place, materiality, and “big history.”

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Broader Horizons?

by Harriet Ritvo

Harriet Ritvo explores the intersection of environmental history and environmental concerns, emphasizing how the discipline reflects the growing awareness of global environmental challenges.

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Nations, Nature, and Environmental History

by Mahesh Rangarajan

Mahesh Rangarajan explores the intersection of nation-states, borders, and nature, emphasizing how human-made boundaries conflict with the natural world’s disregard for such limits.

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History for Global Anxiety

by Libby Robin

Libby Robin argues that environmental history is well positioned to address planetary concerns through interdisciplinary collaboration with scientists and policymakers.

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Genetic Chile

This film uses the New Mexico chile pepper to investigate genetically modified foods and criticizes the practices of the companies involved.

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