Cushman, Gregory T., 1971-

Guano and the opening of the Pacific world : a global ecological history / Gregory T. Cushman. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2013. - xxii, 392 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. - Studies in environment and history .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-358) and index.

Prologue -- The Guano Age -- Neo-Ecological Imperialism -- Where Is Banaba? -- Conservation and the Technocratic Ideal -- The Most Valuable Birds in the World -- When the Japanese Came to Dinner -- The Road to Survival -- Guano & the Blue Revolution.

9781107655966


Guano--History.--Peru
Guano industry--History.--Pacific Area
Guano--Social aspects--History.
Guano--Environmental aspects--History.
Phosphate industry--History.
Human ecology--History.


Peru--Environmental conditions.
Pacific Area--Commerce--History.
Pacific Area--Environmental conditions.

631.8660985 CUS