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Genre/Form: | Electronic books |
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Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Green Equilibrium. Oxford Univ Pr 2013 (OCoLC)811599673 |
Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Christopher Wills |
ISBN: | 9780191654190 0191654191 9781299132900 1299132901 |
OCLC Number: | 828509659 |
Description: | 1 online resource (280 pages) : illustrations |
Contents: | Cover; Contents; List of Plates; List of Illustrations; Introduction; 1. How ecosystems work; 2. Maintaining a green equilibrium; 3. Stewardship and its perils; 4. The challenge of restoration ecology; 5. Catastrophes of the past; 6. A blending of genetic equilibria; 7. Ex Africa semper aliquid novi; 8. Blending and balance in our gene pool; 9. The intertwined histories of humans and their ecosystems; 10. Learning from our history; 11. Green equilibria and the origin of our pretty good brains; 12. Green equilibrium is more than a metaphor; L'Envoi; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E. FG; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y. |
Responsibility: | Christopher Wills with photographs by the author. |
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His book is an engaging mixture of ecologist's travelogue and science exposition, which manages to convey a wide range of important ideas in evolution and ecology in the context of ecosystems around the world Brian Drayton, Biological Conservation Wills does an excellent job of exploring the interplay of environmental factors and human genetics over the course of history CHOICE Field biologist and eminent academic Wills provides evidence aplenty, from decaying coral reefs to devastated Himalayan forests, to show just how far out of balance with nature we humans have become. Northern Echo An encompassing work of fresh and realigning perspectives and discoveries enlivened by his wildlife photographs a uniquely honed and eye-opening history of human evolution (especially of the brain), migration, and adaptation. Booklist This inspirational, clearly-written book leads us to fascinating places around the world and instructs us beautifully about the ways in which their natural systems function, challenging us to work towards global sustainability for our common benefit. Peter H. Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Green Equilibrium is a richly enlightening exploration of the world and our place in it, infused with fresh insight from science and a deep concern about the future of our planet and our species. Carl Zimmer, author of A Planet of Viruses and The Tangled Bank: An Introduction to Evolution Read more...


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