{"title":"Elizabeth Gordon","description":"\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Gordon's works delve into the intricate connections between human history and environmental change, offering a thoughtful exploration of climate's impact on societies over time. Her writing combines rigorous research with accessible narrative, making complex topics approachable for readers interested in understanding our planet’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Gordon's books serve as insightful resources for students, educators, and curious minds alike. They illuminate how historical shifts in climate have shaped civilisation, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the dynamic relationship between humanity and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"climate-change-in-human-history-by-benjamin-lieberman-9781350170339","title":"Climate Change in Human History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROSE Award for Excellence in Humanities Finalist 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClimate Change in Human History\u003c\/em\u003e provides a concise introduction to the relationship between human beings and climate change throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting hundreds of thousands of years ago and going up to the present day, this book illustrates how natural climate variability affected early human societies and how human activity is now leading to drastic changes to our climate. Taking a chronological approach, the authors explain how climate change created opportunities and challenges for human societies in each major time period. They cover themes such as phases of climate and history, climate shocks, the rise and fall of civilizations, industrialization, accelerating climate change, and our future outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2nd edition includes a new chapter on the explosion of social movements, protest groups, and key individuals since 2017 and the implications this has had on the history of climate change. It also offers an improved introduction to the Anthropocene and extra content on the basic dynamics of the climate system alongside updated historiography. With more case studies, images, and individuals throughout the text, the second edition also includes a glossary of terms and further reading to aid students in understanding this interdisciplinary subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn ideal companion for all students of environmental history, \u003cem\u003eClimate Change in Human History\u003c\/em\u003e clearly demonstrates the critical role of climate in shaping human history and of the experience of humans in both adapting to and shaping climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423957762284,"sku":"9781350170339","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350170339.jpg?v=1774769563"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elizabeth-gordon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}