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008 180425s2017 nju b 001 0 eng d
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035 _a(OCoLC)1032360313
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092 _a577
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100 1 _aSchmitz, Oswald J.,
_eauthor.
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245 1 4 _aThe new ecology :
_brethinking a science for the Anthropocene /
_cOswald J. Schmitz.
260 _aPrinceton, NJ :
_bPrinceton University Press,
_c2017.
300 _axiii, 236 pages ;
_c21 cm
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_bnc
_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aThe challenge of sustainability -- Valuing species and ecosystems -- Biological diversity and ecosystem functions -- Domesticated nature -- Socio-ecological systems thinking -- Hubris to humility -- Ecologies by humans for humans -- The ecologist and the new ecology.
520 _aOur species has transitioned from being one among millions on Earth to the species that is single-handedly transforming the entire planet to suit its own needs. In order to meet the daunting challenges of environmental sustainability in this epoch of human domination--known as the Anthropocene--ecologists have begun to think differently about the interdependencies between humans and the natural world. This concise and accessible book provides the best available introduction to what this new ecology is all about--and why it matters more than ever before. Oswald Schmitz describes how the science of ecology is evolving to provide a better understanding of how human agency is shaping the natural world, often in never-before-seen ways. The new ecology emphasizes the importance of conserving species diversity, because it can offer a portfolio of options to keep our ecosystems resilient in the face of environmental change. It envisions humans taking on new roles as thoughtful stewards of the environment to ensure that ecosystems have the enduring capacity to supply the environmental services on which our economic well-being--and our very existence--depend. It offers the ecological know-how to maintain and enhance our planet's environmental performance and ecosystem production for the benefit of current and future generations. Informative and engaging, The New Ecology shows how today's ecology can provide the insights we need to appreciate the crucial role we play in this era of unprecedented global environmental transition. -- Provided by publisher.
650 0 _aEcology.
_923431
650 0 _aHuman ecology.
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650 0 _aNature
_xEffect of human beings on.
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