Bücher von Sing C. Chew

Ecological Futures argues that history can be used as a guide to possible socioeconomic, political, and ecological scenarios that will transform our globalized world.

Presents an analysis of a 5,000-year history of recurring human and environmental crises. This title is suitable for those concerned with human interactions and environmental changes, including environmental anthropologists and historians, world historians, geographers, archaeologists, and environmental scientists.

A sweeping review of the environmental impacts of human settlement and development worldwide over the past 5000 years, it covers ancient and modern societies and their impact on the environment. The author also traces the existence of environmental conservation ideas and movements over 5000 years.

Over world history, Southeast Asia's contribution to the world economy (during the late prehistoric and early historic periods) has not been given much attention.