This book provides a critical assessment of conservation in the Anthropocene grounded in the personal, historical, and cultural development of human interaction with nature.
The author argues that conservation can no longer be primarily about preserving nature but must adapt its efforts to promote changes through which humans create a landscape that is neither abandoned nor degraded but used well by humans and non-humans alike. The book first reviews the origin of ideas and conditions that have led to the concept and classification of the Anthropocene and explores how the author's own interactions with nature were shaped through his experience as a conservation biologist. Next, it considers how humans have come to be the primary drivers of ecological activity, geological events, and climate change. Chapters then focus on the need for new conservation thinking regarding novel ecosystems, urban conservation, the role of Indigenous Peoples in conservation, and the value of protected areas (PAs), parks, and wilderness. The book concludes by identifying strategies for effective conservation and argues for a new formulation of conservation values that redefine human relationships and interaction with nature. Chapters are enlivened by the personal experiences of the author and the first-person narratives of conservation activists and scientists throughout the world who are learning to practice and succeed in conservation efforts under Anthropogenic conditions.
Drawing on global examples, this book will be of great value to students and scholars of biodiversity conservation and environmental science ready to consider a new way of looking at the care and nurture of nature in the Anthropocene.
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There is no better book in our time on the conservation of the natural world. Conservation in the Anthropocene describes and analyzes the history of conservation and identifies what changes must take place in the strategies, goals, and practices of conservation in order to succeed in the Anthropocene. A scientifically informed and well written guide to what we must do to care for our home planet. Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger, Ph.D, Professor of Religion, Hope College, Michigan (USA), Author of Earthkeeping and Character
In a world where humanity's footprint is inescapable, Conservation in the Anthropocene: Reshaping Interaction with Nature gives a strong, invigorating viewpoint on how should we rethink our relationship with nature. It is a very well-timed investigation of issues and thought-provoking exploration of humanity's evolving relationship with the natural world. Dr. Fred Van Dyke skillfully weaves together science, ethics, and policy to present a compelling vision for conservation in the 21st century. This book not only challenges conventional approaches but offers a promising and sensible roadmap for future generations. Essential reading for anyone who cares about the fate of our planet and committed to reimagining our interaction with nature. -Bidhan Das, Ph.D., Rajshahi University and Vice Chancellor, North Bengal International University.
This eloquent book is a wise and urgent appeal to expand conservation efforts as we move into the Anthropocene. Integrating past and recent lessons learned with timeless Indigenous wisdom, Van Dyke ensures that readers will emerge better informed and more deeply inspired to live carefully and work skillfully to protect the beauty and diversity of life on earth. - David Warners, Professor of Biology and Director of Plaster Creek Stewards, Calvin University, Michigan (USA).
Van Dyke provides an accessible and holistic overview of the current and future scope of conservation biology. He blends scholarly study and a lifetime of leadership and teaching experience to challenge readers to reshape conservation values, practices, and outcomes in our human dominated world. Highly recommended for all who care about nature, especially those students just starting their journeys and who will lead us forward. - Brian Keas, Ph.D. Director for Undergraduate Research, Michigan State University, USA
I have long looked to Fred Van Dyke for wisdom on how to understand and engage the challenges before us, particularly when it comes to the role our species plays in driving global climate and environmental change. So I am very grateful for this book and enthusiastically recommend it to all who care about the good of this precious planet and the rich life we share it with. Ben Lowe, Ph. D. Executive Director, A Rocha USA
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
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42 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 19 s/w Zeichnungen, 61 s/w Abbildungen
19 Line drawings, black and white; 42 Halftones, black and white; 61 Illustrations, black and white
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Höhe: 250 mm
Breite: 175 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
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978-1-032-51915-9 (9781032519159)
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Fred Van Dyke is an independent consultant providing guidance in conservation research and education, professional development, writing for publication, and organizational leadership. Previously he was Executive Director of the Au Sable Institute and Professor of Biology at Wheaton College, USA. He has also worked as a wildlife biologist for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, a contract biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the US Forest Service, and as a consultant to the US National Park Service and private industry. He is the co-author of Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 3rd edition (2020).
1. Confessions from the Beartooths 2. The Present Age: The Onset of the Anthropocene 3. The Ecology of the Anthropocene 4. Geology in the Anthropocene 5. Climate Change: The Signature of the Anthropocene 6. Conservation and the Novel Ecosystem 7. Conservation in the Urban Ecosystem 8. Indigenous Peoples and Conservation 9. Protected Areas, Parks, and Wilderness 10.Conservation Interventions - Saving Species Like We Mean It 11.Values to Guide the Anthropocene
