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Amazonia in the Anthropocene: People, Soils, Plants, Forests by Nicholas C. Kawa (Hardback, 2016)

Widespread human alteration of the planet has led many scholars to claim that we have entered a new epoch in geological time: the Anthropocene, an age dominated by humanity. This ethgraphy is the first to directly engage the Anthropocene, tackling its problems and paradoxes from the vantage point of the world's largest tropical rainforest. Drawing from extensive ethgraphic research, Nicholas Kawa examines how pre-Columbian Amerindians and contemporary rural Amazonians have shaped their environment, describing in vivid detail their use and management of the region's soils, plants, and forests. At the same time, he highlights the ways in which the Amazonian environment resists human manipulation and control-a vital reminder in this time of perceived human dominance. Written in engaging, accessible prose, Amazonia in the Anthropocene offers an invative contribution to debates about humanity's place on the planet, encouraging deeper ecocentric thinking and a more inclusive vision of ecology for the future.

Place of Publication
Austin, Tx
Spine
20mm
Content Note
15 B&W Photos, 1 B&W Map
Author Biography
Nicholas C. Kawa is an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at the Ohio State University, where he researches biodiversity management and agricultural sustainability in the Amazon region.
Date of Publication
16/05/2016
Imprint
University of Texas Press
Genre
Sociology & Anthropology: Professional
Country of Publication
United States

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