The transformation of the Holland Marsh and the dynamics of wetland loss: a historical political ecological approach

Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences

Volumn 7, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 507-518

  Classens, Michael ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Environmental history; Holland Marsh; Production of nature; Wetland farming; Wetland loss

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL LAND; COLONIALISM; ECOLOGICAL APPROACH; ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY; INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK; MODERNITY; WETLAND;

HOLLAND [MICHIGAN]; MICHIGAN; UNITED STATES;

EID: 85031933643     PISSN: 21906483     EISSN: 21906491     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s13412-016-0407-4     Document Type: Article

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