Canadians and the Natural Environment to the Twenty-First Century

Neil S. Forkey is a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Canadian Studies at St. Lawrence University.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1 The Classification of Canada's Environments (c. 17th to Early 20th Centuries) 2 Natural Resources, Economic Growth, and the Need for Conservation (c. 19th and 20th Centuries) 3 Romanticism and the Preservation of Nature (c. 19th and 20th Centuries) 4 Environmentalism (c.1950s to 2000s) 5 Aboriginal Canadians and Natural Resources: An Overview Conclusion Selected Bibliography Index

‘Forkey concludes his thorough, masterly treatise with the hope that “our common future” will benefit from the evolving lessons learned from this dynamic interplay between humankind and nature. Excellent references. A superb and concise introduction to Canadian environment history. Essential. All levels/libraries.’ - B. Osborne (Choice Magazine; vol 50:05:2012) ‘Canadians and the Natural Environment is a splendid book…  Forkey has written an excellent introductory textbook for undergraduates, and educated general readers.’ - Gerald Killan (H-Canada February 21, 2013) ‘Forkey deserves credit for producing an engaging and jargon free text that will appeal to students and that instructors can use as a foundation for introductory environmental history courses.’- Jonathan Calpperton (BC Studies, January 2013) ‘For a quick and very readable overview of Canada’s complex history of environmental issues, Neil Forkey’s latest book is a good choice… A slender volume that combines an immense amount of data with straightforward storytelling.’- Nelle Oosterom (Canada's History, Aug-Sept 2013) ‘For American and Canadian readers, Neil S. Forkey’s book will be a welcome synthesis of environmental history in Canada.’- George Colpitts (Environmental History, vol 18: October 2013)