Our species has transitioned from being one among millions on Earth
to the species that is single-handedly transforming the entire
planet to suit its own needs. In order to meet the daunting
challenges of environmental sustainability in this epoch of human
domination--known as the Anthropocene--ecologists have begun to
think differently about the interdependencies between humans and
the natural world. This concise and accessible book provides the
best available introduction to what this new ecology is all
about--and why it matters more than ever before. Oswald Schmitz
describes how the science of ecology is evolving to provide a
better understanding of how human agency is shaping the natural
world, often in never-before-seen ways. The new ecology emphasizes
the importance of conserving species diversity, because it can
offer a portfolio of options to keep our ecosystems resilient in
the face of environmental change. It envisions humans taking on new
roles as thoughtful stewards of the environment to ensure that
ecosystems have the enduring capacity to supply the environmental
services on which our economic well-being--and our very
existence--depend. It offers the ecological know-how to maintain
and enhance our planet's environmental performance and ecosystem
production for the benefit of current and future generations.
Informative and engaging, The New Ecology shows how today's ecology
can provide the insights we need to appreciate the crucial role we
play in this era of unprecedented global environmental transition.
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