land use

Traces the history and origin of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and describes its impact on frontier settlement, the development of cities, and the environment.

Explores the evolution of the American suburbs from 1820 to 2000, discussing the cultural and economic patterns that have shaped suburban areas from the nineteenth century to the present.

Readers will find out the effects of urban sprawl on habitats all over the world.

"People need land. They need it to grow food. They build their homes on land. Using land, however, can lead to erosion and the destruction of natural habitats"--P. [4] of cover.

A collection of fourteen essays that examine historical, economic, and political factors that have influenced land use in the Amazon.

Examines issues related to human migration and the growth of settlements, including colonization, railroads, trade routes, commuting, and urban sprawl.

Discusses how natural habitats and wilderness areas are impacted by the needs of a growing population of humans for land on which to farm and build towns and cities, and examines how urbanization leads to an increase in carbon emissions and related environmental problems.

A field guide to the American landscape focusing on the important changes which alter places we live and work. Provides colorful photographs of these alterations from an aerial perspective.

Describes the geological makeup of Earth and the ecosystems it supports; discusses issues that affect the land, including population growth, mining, landfills, pollution, erosion; and explains how people can help manage and preserve land.