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- 2018-03-22
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- The Anthropocene: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introduc
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198792980
ISBN-13
9780198792987
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239638840
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Book Title
Anthropocene : a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Ecology, Earth Sciences / General
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Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Book Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
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0.4 in
Item Weight
6.5 Oz
Item Length
6.9 in
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4.3 in
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Reviews
This is a welcome addition to the Very Short Introductions series and would be a cheap, useful addition as a reference work to anyone concerned as to how we are transforming our world., "This is a welcome addition to the [Very Short Introductions] series and would be a cheap, useful addition as a reference work to anyone concerned as to how we are transforming our world." - Jonathan Cowie, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation "Excellent, concise and foundational book" - Jim Richardson, Eyes on Earth "In this Very Short Introduction, Professor Ellis illustrates the issues of establishing a new epoch beautifully and also gives an excellent history of the Anthropocene's development as an idea." - Jonathan Scafidi, Geoscientist "Ellis provides us with an authoritative introduction to the Anthropocene ... a fascinating and erudite book." - Leslie Sklair, LSE Review of Books "Ellis offers an insightful discussion of our role in shaping the planet, and how this will influence our future on many fronts." -- Michael Svoboda, Yale Climate Connections ". . . an accessible reference for an increasingly important perspective on human-environment interaction." - CHOICE, J. Schoof, Southern Illinois University "[Anthropocene] is probably the most enjoyable book on geology that I have read this year. Reading a book that teaches me something new and I also enjoy the process is notable. I praise Erle Ellis for writing so well, for both educating and entertaining me, and for making a contribution that deserves to be widely read. The Anthropocene is inexpensive, will slip into a pocket and is worth reading. " - Stephen K. Donovan, Proceedings of the Geologists' Association, "This is a welcome addition to the [Very Short Introductions] series and would be a cheap, useful addition as a reference work to anyone concerned as to how we are transforming our world." - Jonathan Cowie, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation"Excellent, concise and foundational book" - Jim Richardson, Eyes on Earth"In this Very Short Introduction, Professor Ellis illustrates the issues of establishing a new epoch beautifully and also gives an excellent history of the Anthropocene's development as an idea." - Jonathan Scafidi, Geoscientist"Ellis provides us with an authoritative introduction to the Anthropocene ... a fascinating and erudite book." - Leslie Sklair, LSE Review of Books "Ellis offers an insightful discussion of our role in shaping the planet, and how this will influence our future on many fronts." -- Michael Svoboda, Yale Climate Connections". . . an accessible reference for an increasingly important perspective on human-environment interaction." - CHOICE, J. Schoof, Southern Illinois University"[Anthropocene] is probably the most enjoyable book on geology that I have read this year. Reading a book that teaches me something new and I also enjoy the process is notable. I praise Erle Ellis for writing so well, for both educating and entertaining me, and for making a contribution that deserves to be widely read. The Anthropocene is inexpensive, will slip into a pocket and is worth reading. " - Stephen K. Donovan, Proceedings of the Geologists' Association, "This is a welcome addition to the [Very Short Introductions] series and would be a cheap, useful addition as a reference work to anyone concerned as to how we are transforming our world." - Jonathan Cowie, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation "Excellent, concise and foundational book" - Jim Richardson, Eyes on Earth "In this Very Short Introduction, Professor Ellis illustrates the issues of establishing a new epoch beautifully and also gives an excellent history of the Anthropocene's development as an idea." - Jonathan Scafidi, Geoscientist "Ellis provides us with an authoritative introduction to the Anthropocene ... a fascinating and erudite book." - Leslie Sklair, LSE Review of Books ". . . an accessible reference for an increasingly important perspective on human-environment interaction." - CHOICE, J. Schoof, Southern Illinois University, "This is a welcome addition to the [Very Short Introductions] series and would be a cheap, useful addition as a reference work to anyone concerned as to how we are transforming our world." - Jonathan Cowie, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation "Excellent, concise and foundational book" - Jim Richardson, Eyes on Earth "In this Very Short Introduction, Professor Ellis illustrates the issues of establishing a new epoch beautifully and also gives an excellent history of the Anthropocene's development as an idea." - Jonathan Scafidi, Geoscientist "Ellis provides us with an authoritative introduction to the Anthropocene ... a fascinating and erudite book." - Leslie Sklair, LSE Review of Books, "This is a welcome addition to the [Very Short Introductions] series and would be a cheap, useful addition as a reference work to anyone concerned as to how we are transforming our world." - Jonathan Cowie, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation, "This is a welcome addition to the [Very Short Introductions] series and would be a cheap, useful addition as a reference work to anyone concerned as to how we are transforming our world." - Jonathan Cowie, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation "Excellent, concise and foundational book" - Jim Richardson, Eyes on Earth "In this Very Short Introduction, Professor Ellis illustrates the issues of establishing a new epoch beautifully and also gives an excellent history of the Anthropocene's development as an idea." - Jonathan Scafidi, Geoscientist, "This is a welcome addition to the [Very Short Introductions] series and would be a cheap, useful addition as a reference work to anyone concerned as to how we are transforming our world." - Jonathan Cowie, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation "Excellent, concise and foundational book" - Jim Richardson, Eyes on Earth "In this Very Short Introduction, Professor Ellis illustrates the issues of establishing a new epoch beautifully and also gives an excellent history of the Anthropocene's development as an idea." - Jonathan Scafidi, Geoscientist "Ellis provides us with an authoritative introduction to the Anthropocene ... a fascinating and erudite book." - Leslie Sklair, LSE Review of Books ". . . an accessible reference for an increasingly important perspective on human-environment interaction." - CHOICE, J. Schoof, Southern Illinois University "[Anthropocene] is probably the most enjoyable book on geology that I have read this year. Reading a book that teaches me something new and I also enjoy the process is notable. I praise Erle Ellis for writing so well, for both educating and entertaining me, and for making a contribution that deserves to be widely read. The Anthropocene is inexpensive, will slip into a pocket and is worth reading. " - Stephen K. Donovan, Proceedings of the Geologists' Association
Table Of Content
1: Origins2: Earth System3: Geologic Time4: The Great Acceleration5: Anthropos6: Oikos7: Politikos8: PrometheusFurther ReadingIndex
Synopsis
Climate scientists, geologists, ecologists, and archaeologists recognize the profound effects of human activity on Earth, though whether and how this should be recognized as a formal geological epoch - the Anthropocene - remains under debate, Erle Ellis describes how the Anthropocene concept is affecting the sciences, humanities, and politics., The proposal that the impact of humanity on the planet has left a distinct footprint, even on the scale of geological time, has recently gained much ground. Global climate change, shifting global cycles of the weather, widespread pollution, radioactive fallout, plastic accumulation, species invasions, the mass extinction of species - these are just some of the many indicators that we will leave a lasting record in rock, the scientific basis for recognizing new time intervals in Earth's history. The Anthropocene, as the proposed new epoch has been named, is regularly in the news. Even with such robust evidence, the proposal to formally recognize our current time as the Anthropocene remains controversial both inside and outside the scholarly world, kindling intense debates. The reason is clear. The Anthropocene represents far more than just another interval of geologic time. Instead, the Anthropocene has emerged as a powerful new narrative, a concept through which age-old questions about the meaning of nature and even the nature of humanity are being revisited and radically revised. This Very Short Introduction explains the science behind the Anthropocene and the many proposals about when to mark its beginning: the nuclear tests of the 1950s? The beginnings of agriculture? The origins of humans as a species? Erle Ellis considers the many ways that the Anthropocene's "evolving paradigm" is reshaping the sciences, stimulating the humanities, and foregrounding the politics of life on a planet transformed by humans. The Anthropocene remains a work in progress. Is this the story of an unprecedented planetary disaster? Or of newfound wisdom and redemption? Ellis offers an insightful discussion of our role in shaping the planet, and how this will influence our future on many fronts. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., The proposal that the impact of humanity on the planet has left a distinct footprint, even on the scale of geological time, has recently gained much ground. Global climate change, shifting global cycles of the weather, widespread pollution, radioactive fallout, plastic accumulation, species invasions, the mass extinction of species - these are just some of the many indicators that we will leave a lasting record in rock, the scientific basis for recognizing new time intervals in Earth's history. The "Anthropocene," as the proposed new epoch has been named, is regularly in the news. Even with such robust evidence, the proposal to formally recognize our current time as the Anthropocene remains controversial both inside and outside the scholarly world, kindling intense debates. The reason is clear. The Anthropocene represents far more than just another interval of geologic time. Instead, the Anthropocene has emerged as a powerful new narrative, a concept through which age-old questions about the meaning of nature and even the nature of humanity are being revisited and radically revised. This Very Short Introduction explains the science behind the Anthropocene and the many proposals about when to mark its beginning: The nuclear tests of the 1950s? The beginnings of agriculture? The origins of humans as a species? Erle Ellis considers the many ways that the Anthropocene's "evolving paradigm" is reshaping the sciences, stimulating the humanities, and foregrounding the politics of life on a planet transformed by humans. The Anthropocene remains a work in progress. Is this the story of an unprecedented planetary disaster? Or of newfound wisdom and redemption? Ellis offers an insightful discussion of our role in shaping the planet, and how this will influence our future on many fronts. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., The proposal that the impact of humanity on the planet has left a distinct footprint, even on the scale of geological time, has recently gained much ground. Global climate change, shifting global cycles of the weather, widespread pollution, radioactive fallout, plastic accumulation, species invasions, the mass extinction of species - these are just some of the many indicators that we will leave a lasting record in rock, the scientific basis for recognizing new timeintervals in Earth's history. The Anthropocene, as the proposed new epoch has been named, is regularly in the news. Even with such robust evidence, the proposal to formallyrecognize our current time as the Anthropocene remains controversial both inside and outside the scholarly world, kindling intense debates. The reason is clear. The Anthropocene represents far more than just another interval of geologic time. Instead, the Anthropocene has emerged as a powerful new narrative, a concept through which age-old questions about the meaning of nature and even the nature of humanity are being revisited and radically revised. This Very ShortIntroduction explains the science behind the Anthropocene and the many proposals about when to mark its beginning: the nuclear tests of the 1950s? The beginnings of agriculture? The origins of humans as aspecies? Erle Ellis considers the many ways that the Anthropocene's "evolving paradigm" is reshaping the sciences, stimulating the humanities, and foregrounding the politics of life on a planet transformed by humans. The Anthropocene remains a work in progress. Is this the story of an unprecedented planetary disaster? Or of newfound wisdom and redemption? Ellis offers an insightful discussion of our role in shaping the planet, and how this will influence our future on many fronts. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are theperfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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