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Dirt : the erosion of civilisations
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Dirt : the erosion of civilisations

by David R. Montgomery

This natural history explores how the management and erosion of soil have influenced the rise and fall of civilisations throughout history. It traces the impact of agricultural practices from ancient Mesopotamia to modern environmental challenges.

Accession 2870 ISBN 9780520258068 Publisher University of California Press
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