A Natural History of the Anthropocene
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John Lambrinos, Oregon State University
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Publisher: Oregon State University
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- I. Prologue
- 1. The Human Age
- 2. Genesis
- II. Human-Altered Systems
- 3. Anthrome Planet
- 4. Parts per Million 451
- 5. Metamorphosis
- 6. Brave New World
- 7. Agroecosystems
- 8. Metropolis
- III. A New Nature
- 9. Earth Is Heaven
- 10. Super Ecosystems Last All Summer Long
- Epilogue
- Accessibility and Versioning
About the Book
Organized into three sections, this book—an introduction to our planet—is written in the spirt of a natural history guide. The prologue includes a chapter that outlines the basic concept of biodiversity. How we are changing biodiversity is a theme that runs through the book. The second section contains several chapters that explore the natural history of our now human-dominated world. The last section explores our changing relationship with nature.
Accessibility
OSU Open Educational Resources Unit works to comply with 28 CFR § 35.200 (Subpart H) of the Title II ADA regulations, aligning with WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria.
About the Contributors
Author
John Lambrinos's research explores ways in which ecological processes interact with human management to shape the landscapes we depend on for critical services. This work includes research in three major theme areas: 1) Ecological restoration in both urban and agricultural contexts; 2) invasive species management; 3) ecosystem services.