Description: Understanding Imperiled Earth by Todd J. Braje "A unique introduction to how understanding archaeology can support modern-day sustainability efforts"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The world faces an uncertain future with the rise of climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, overfishing, and other threats. Understanding Imperiled Earth meets this uncertainty head-on, presenting archaeology and history as critical guides to addressing the modern environmental crisis.Anthropologist Todd J. Braje draws connections between deep history and todays hot-button environmental news stories to reveal how the study of the ancient past can help build a more sustainable future. The book covers a diverse array of interconnected issues, including-how modern humans have altered the natural worldconservation work of Indigenous communitiesextinction of megafauna like dire wolves and woolly rhinocerosthe risk of deforestation highlighted by Notre Dames destructionthe extinction crisis reflected by endangered bird species in Hawaiifish scarcity driving demand and price, like the single blue-fin tuna fish that sold for three million dollarsimportance of "action archaeology"Braje examines how historical roots offer a necessary baseline for a healthier Earth, because understanding how the planet used to be is fundamental to creating effective restoration efforts moving forward through urban forests, sustainable food webs, and more. Understanding Imperiled Earth offers an illuminating, hopeful, and actionable approach to some of the worlds most urgent problems.A unique introduction to how understanding archaeology can support modern-day sustainability efforts, from restoring forested land to developing fire management strategiesAn essential and hopeful book for climate-conscious readersThe world faces an uncertain future with the rise of climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, overfishing, and other threats. Understanding Imperiled Earth meets this uncertainty head-on, presenting archaeology and history as critical guides to addressing the modern environmental crisis.Anthropologist Todd J. Braje draws connections between deep history and todays hot-button environmental news stories to reveal how the study of the ancient past can help build a more sustainable future. The book covers a diverse array of interconnected issues, including-how modern humans have altered the natural worldconservation work of Indigenous communitiesextinction of megafauna like dire wolves and woolly rhinocerosthe risk of deforestation highlighted by Notre Dames destructionthe extinction crisis reflected by endangered bird species in Hawaiifish scarcity driving demand and price, like the single blue-fin tuna fish that sold for three million dollarsimportance of "action archaeology"Braje examines how historical roots offer a necessary baseline for a healthier Earth, because understanding how the planet used to be is fundamental to creating effective restoration efforts moving forward through urban forests, sustainable food webs, and more. Understanding Imperiled Earth offers an illuminating, hopeful, and actionable approach to some of the worlds most urgent problems. Author Biography TODD J. BRAJE received his PhD in anthropology from the University of Oregon and is the executive director of the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, after more than a decade spent as a professor at San Diego State University. Hes the author of several books, including Islands through Time and Modern Oceans, Ancient Sites, and has published more than one hundred academic journal articles and book chapters. His research focuses on the archaeology of maritime societies, the application of archaeological records to modern resource management, and the peopling of the New World. Review "This clearly written and compelling book should appeal to a wide variety of readers who are interested in understanding and appreciating how the historical, behavioral, and environmental sciences can offer useful insights into how we can better face the many crucial challenges facing our planet today." —Jeremy A. Sabloff, External Faculty Fellow and Past President, Santa Fe Institute"Understanding Imperiled Earth is an important book written to persuade the general reader that historical perspectives matter— that history can help us find solutions to our current environmental crises. To make his case, Braje provides an overview of historical ecology and its links to science and the humanities, then he goes deeper with several broadly appealing examples: the trees of Notre-Dame, Hawaiian birds, and tuna fisheries. Although Braje honestly lays out the challenges we face, this is not a book of doom and gloom. The clear takeaway is this: archaeology and history provide essential context for our current environmental dilemmas, which can guide policy and practices in productive ways. Braje implores readers to set aside the handwringing. He pushes us to roll up our sleeves and get to work—particularly drawing on insights from the past." —Virginia Butler, archaeologist and professor at Portland State University Details ISBN1588347591 Author Todd J. Braje Publisher Smithsonian Books Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781588347596 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-03-05 Imprint Smithsonian Books Subtitle How Archaeology and Human History Inform a Sustainable Future Place of Publication Washington, DC Country of Publication United States Illustrations 20 B&W IMAGES AU Release Date 2024-03-05 NZ Release Date 2024-03-05 US Release Date 2024-03-05 UK Release Date 2024-03-05 Audience General DEWEY 930.1028 Pages 208 ISBN-10 1588347591 Alternative 9781588347138 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159241777;
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