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Integrating ecology with the natural and social sciences, F Stuart Chapin III creates a framework from which to apply theory to inform scientific practice. Providing a pragmatic strategy for tangibly saving the environment, this is not a book about what
should be done; it is a book about what
has been done and what
can be done.
List of contents
- Prologue
- Section 1: Integrating the Needs of Nature and Society
- Chapter 1: Shaping the Future Wisely
- Chapter 2: Sustaining Natural Change
- Chapter 3: Linking People With Nature
- Chapter 4: Tackling Climate Change
- Chapter 5: Choosing to Live Well
- Section 2: Grassroots Actions
- Chapter 6: Individual Actions: What Can I Do?
- Chapter 7: Dialogues for Solutions
- Chapter 8: Collaborating for Shared Goals
- Chapter 9: Strengthening Democracy
- Chapter 10: Earth Stewardship
- Notes and References
- Glossary: Informal Definitions of Key Terms Used in This Book
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix: Published Guides for Climate Action
- Notes and References
- Glossary: Informal Definitions of Key Terms Used in This Book
- Sources for Table and Figures
- Index
About the author
F Stuart "Terry" Chapin, III, is Professor Emeritus of Ecology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In addition to his over 500 peer-reviewed scientific papers, he has written leading texts in ecosystem stewardship, ecosystem ecology, and plant physiological ecology.
A world-leading ecologist, and one of the world's most profound thinkers and actors on stewardship of the Earth System, Professor Chapin has built a long and productive career that links ecology and ethics in both theory and practice. His novel concepts published over the last 30 years have been widely influential in understanding biological diversity which underpins human well-being. He was awarded the Volvo Environment Prize in 2019 for his work on stewardship.
Summary
Integrating ecology with the natural and social sciences, F Stuart Chapin III creates a framework from which to apply theory to inform scientific practice. Providing a pragmatic strategy for tangibly saving the environment, this is not a book about what should be done; it is a book about what has been done and what can be done.
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It's a personal journey of discovery, spelling out the interdependence of nature and society, leading to an overall philosophy and a basis for planetary stewardship. All through the book, Professor Chapin gives clear messages of what people can do to help this vital transformation. Highly recommended.
