34 pages 1 hour read

William Cronon

Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983

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William Cronon's Changes in the Land is widely praised for its insightful analysis of how colonialism transformed New England's ecology. Reviewers commend its interdisciplinary approach and detailed historical research, offering a nuanced perspective on human-environment interactions. Criticisms mainly focus on dense terminology, which may challenge some readers. Overall, a thought-provoking, well-researched work.

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Who Should Read Changes in the Land?

A reader who enjoys Changes in the Land by William Cronon is typically interested in environmental history, Native American studies, and colonial American history. This book appeals to those who appreciate the analytical depth of works like Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Charles Mann's 1491.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1390L

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Education
Anthropology
Period
Colonial America
Genre
Education
Anthropology
Themes
Natural World: Environment