{"product_id":"historical-ecology-and-archaeology-in-the-galapagos-islands-a-legacy-of-human-occupation-hardback-9780813066271","title":"Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands; A Legacy of Human Occupation (Hardback) 9780813066271","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHistorical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Legacy of Human Occupation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeter W. Stahl (Author), Fernando J. Astudillo (Author), Ross W. Jamieson (Author), Diego Quiroga (Author), Florencio Delgado (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813066271\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 February 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.4 x 2 cm, 0.53 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Galápagos Islands are one of the world's premiere nature attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be untouched and pristine. \u003ci\u003eHistorical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands\u003c\/i\u003e reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have transformed its landscape.  This book shows that the island chain has been a part of global networks since its discovery in 1535 and traces the changes caused by human colonization. Central to this history is the sugar plantation Hacienda El Progreso on San Cristóbal Island. Here, zooarchaeological and archaeobotanical evidence documents the introduction of exotic species and landscape transformations, and material evidence attests that inhabitants maintained connections to the outside world for consumer goods.  Beyond illuminating the human history of the islands, the authors also look at the impact of visitors to Galápagos National Park today, raising questions about tourism's role in biological conservation, preservation, and restoration.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University Press of Florida","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52559264940312,"sku":"9780813066271","price":55.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/historical-ecology-and-archaeology-in-the-galapagos-islands-a-legacy-of-human-occupation-hardback-9780813066271","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}