Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations

ISBN: 9780520272903. Book Condition – Very good. Dirt – or soil – is everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, and our cities. This sweeping, provocative book blends natural and cultural history to show how soil erosion caused past civilizations to crumble and how modern agricultural societies face a similar fate unless they shift to more sustainable practices. In plastic protective dust jacket. An ex-library copy but in very good condition. Rare UK copy.