Living In The Anthropocene: Earth In The Age Of Humans
by Edward O. Wilson /
2017 / English / EPUB
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Explores the causes and implications of the Anthropocene, or Age
of Humans, from multiple points of view including anthropological,
scientific, social, artistic, and economic.
Explores the causes and implications of the Anthropocene, or Age
of Humans, from multiple points of view including anthropological,
scientific, social, artistic, and economic.
Although we arrived only recently in Earth's timeline, humans are
driving major changes to the planet's ecosystems. Even now, the
basic requirements for human life--air, water, shelter, food,
nature, and culture--are rapidly transforming the planet as
billions of people compete for resources. These changes have become
so noticeable on a global scale that scientists believe we are
living in a new chapter in Earth's story: the Anthropocene, or Age
of Humans.
Although we arrived only recently in Earth's timeline, humans are
driving major changes to the planet's ecosystems. Even now, the
basic requirements for human life--air, water, shelter, food,
nature, and culture--are rapidly transforming the planet as
billions of people compete for resources. These changes have become
so noticeable on a global scale that scientists believe we are
living in a new chapter in Earth's story: the Anthropocene, or Age
of Humans.Living in the Anthropocene: Earth in the Age of
Humans
Living in the Anthropocene: Earth in the Age of
Humans is a vital look at this era. The book contextualizes the
Anthropocene by presenting paleontological, historical, and
contemporary views of various human effects on Earth. It discusses
environmental and biological systems that have been changed and
affected; the causes of the Anthropocene, such as agricultural
spread, pollution, and urbanization; how societies are responding
and adapting to these changes; how these changes have been
represented in art, film, television, and literature; and finally,
offers a look toward the future of our environment and our own
lives.
is a vital look at this era. The book contextualizes the
Anthropocene by presenting paleontological, historical, and
contemporary views of various human effects on Earth. It discusses
environmental and biological systems that have been changed and
affected; the causes of the Anthropocene, such as agricultural
spread, pollution, and urbanization; how societies are responding
and adapting to these changes; how these changes have been
represented in art, film, television, and literature; and finally,
offers a look toward the future of our environment and our own
lives.