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Finnish Gateway to Environmental History
For Students / FAQ What is environmental history? There are several definitions of environmental history, however all agree that environmental history examines the interaction between humans and nature in a historical context. It uses multidisciplinary methods and includes a good number of sub-disciplines, such as climate history, history of pollution and water history. In the world of global environmental problems, changes became faster and more visible. Therefore environmental history is a rather new discipline. That is why our field needs young and ambitious scholars, who are ready to interpret the history that bears so much significance for the future. See more about the definition of environmental history at Jan Oosthoek’s website here. Browse among our Links to get access to the finest environmental history websites. Why should I be interested in environmental history? Environmental history uses the methods of various disciplines, therefore it is an exciting and challenging field, represented by numerous recognized American, European and Finnish scientists. Environmental historians use the methods of regional studies, environmental policy and economics, history of technology and innovations, engineering, etc. Learn more about environmental history associations: ASEH, ESEH, IWHA, The Forest History Society, Read more about Finnish environmental history written by Timo Myllyntaus What does IEHG offer for students? You can join our research work, present your work and earn comments which are all useful for those who are planning to write their BA, MA or PhD thesis on the history of environment or technology. In addition you get guidance for your work and time to discuss your ideas with us, during or after the classes. We hold our meetings on Mondays at 14-16, rh. 2050 (Patina´s room) Read more about the group at the website of the Department of History (in Finnish) here. See the detailed 2006/2007 schedule among our News. An environmental history web-course by Petri Juuti and Tapio Katko "Yhdyskunnat ja vesi" at the Torus Network. Learn more about the course here. You are also welcome to join our mailing list here. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us here.
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