| Blackland Prairies of the Gulf Coastal Plain: Nature, Culture, and Sustainability Contributor(s): Peacock, Evan (Editor), Peacock, Evan (Contribution by), Rafferty, Janet (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0817312153 ISBN-13: 9780817312152 Publisher: University Alabama Press OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Human Geography - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
| Dewey: 304.209 |
| LCCN: 2002011022 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.12" W x 9.34" (1.33 lbs) 362 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Gulf Coast |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Taking a holistic approach, this compilation gathers ecological, historical, and archaeological research written on the distinctive region of the US Southeast called the Gulf coast blackland prairie. Ranging from the last glacial period to the present day, the case studies provide a broad picture of how the area has changed through time and been modified by humans, first with nomadic bands of Indians trailing the grazing animals and then by Euro-American settlers who farmed the rich agricultural area. Contemporary impacts include industrialization, aquaculture, population growth, land reclamation, and wildlife management. |