New edition Exploring Environmental History Podcast: Donald Worster on environmental history

The guest on the first episode of the series is Donald Worster. In the interview he dissects his definition of environmental history and also defines what it is not. He argues that environmental history causes a paradigm shift in historical studies by introducing nature as an active force in history. In terms of methodology Worster regards it as an applied science that applies historical data to solving problems, e.g. the management of natural resources. However, in order to grow and develop further Worster thinks that it is important that the field gains more institutional acceptance without being colonised by other types of history. The challenge is to prevent isolating the subject by erecting boundaries around it.

To listen to full interview, go to the Environmental History Resources website at:
http://www.eh-resources.org/podcast/podcast.html

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