The author, Alfred W. Crosby begins his stance in the opening of his book, Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe, 900-1900, by stating “European Emigrants and their descendants are all over the place, which requires explanation” (p.2). Alfred Crosby, now a professor Emeritus of Geography, History, and American studies assumes the ambitious task of explaining European assimilation into the New World. The assimilation is expressed European domination as a “complete takeover” through biological and ecological war. Crosby uses Ecological Imperialism to explain his views on the expansion of these Europeans through both biological and geographical techniques by mentioning the breakup of Pangea, widespread illness, Livestock animals, and weeds. He keeps the reader interested by explaining unorthodox ideas throughout his compact novel that examines history well before recorded history to the start of the 20th century.
Crosby’s chapter “Pangea revisited the Neolithic reconsidered” seems like his most insufficient inclusion of the book. The main focus is McNeil’s law which would make a better fit with the chapter “ills." He uses many dates in this chapter and loses his accountability, marking this as a poor start to the book. For example, this book explains events from 200 million …show more content…
The book Ecological Imperialism filled with primary sources of evidence keeps Crosby's information heavily supported. Looking at the notes section of Crosby’s book, he has used hundreds of sources in his writing that validate his credibility. Although readers may believe Crosby is pushing the success of Neo-Europeans, Crosby does mention much of their success through geographic luck. Crosby’s Ecological Imperialism forces the reader to understand that Europe’s success cannot be linked to just luck, political advantages, or ecological advantages but a combination of the
Crosby’s chapter “Pangea revisited the Neolithic reconsidered” seems like his most insufficient inclusion of the book. The main focus is McNeil’s law which would make a better fit with the chapter “ills." He uses many dates in this chapter and loses his accountability, marking this as a poor start to the book. For example, this book explains events from 200 million …show more content…
The book Ecological Imperialism filled with primary sources of evidence keeps Crosby's information heavily supported. Looking at the notes section of Crosby’s book, he has used hundreds of sources in his writing that validate his credibility. Although readers may believe Crosby is pushing the success of Neo-Europeans, Crosby does mention much of their success through geographic luck. Crosby’s Ecological Imperialism forces the reader to understand that Europe’s success cannot be linked to just luck, political advantages, or ecological advantages but a combination of the