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Going Dark (Paperback)
Pauline Schneider; Guy R. McPherson
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R282
Discovery Miles 2 820
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Fire, both inevitable and ubiquitous, plays a crucial role in North
American ecosystems. But, as necessary as fire is to maintaining
healthy ecosystems, it threatens human lives and livelihoods in
unacceptable ways. This volume explores the rich yet largely
uncharted terrain at the intersection of fire policy, fire science,
and fire management in order to find better ways of addressing this
pressing dilemma. Written in clear language, it will help
scientists, policy makers, and the general public, especially
residents of fire-prone areas, better understand where we are today
in regard to coping with wildfires, how we got here, and where we
need to go. Drawing on abundant historical and analytic information
to shed new light on current controversies, "Living with Fire"
offers a dynamic new paradigm for coping with fire that recognizes
its critical environmental role. The book also tells how we can
rebuild the important ecological and political processes that are
necessary for finding better ways to cope with fire and with other
complex policy dilemmas.
Young academicians are serious scholars and voracious readers who
are perennially in search of practical and inspiring advice about
their vocation. Their tenure-driven neuroses, combined with an
inherent competitive streak and an understanding of the importance
of public service, engender their quest for advice about life in
the academy. In Letters to a Young Academic: Seeking Teachable
Moments, Guy R. McPherson feeds a sophisticated audience hungry for
practical, inspirational, and witty advice. He begins by answering
the question, 'Why choose academia?,' then addresses the
fundamental nature of the 'life of mind' before addressing
questions that deal with the 'how' and 'what' of teaching. Finally,
McPherson turns to issues of career advancement and professional
service. Each topics is described in a series of personal letters.
This book is a quick read that will evoke laughter, reflection, and
contemplation for all young scholars.
This volume bridges the gap between ecology and natural resource management and, in particular, focuses on plant ecology as a foundation for vegetation and wildlife management. It describes how concepts and approaches used by ecologists to study communities and ecosystems can be applied to their management. Guy R. McPherson and Stephen DeStefano emphasize the importance of thoughtfully designed and conducted scientific studies to both the advancement of ecological knowledge and the application of techniques for the management of plant and animal populations.
This volume bridges the gap between ecology and natural resource management and, in particular, focuses on plant ecology as a foundation for vegetation and wildlife management. It describes how concepts and approaches used by ecologists to study communities and ecosystems can be applied to their management. Guy R. McPherson and Stephen DeStefano emphasize the importance of thoughtfully designed and conducted scientific studies to both the advancement of ecological knowledge and the application of techniques for the management of plant and animal populations.
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