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A compelling call to action to focus on what connects us in nature to solve todays problems.
In nature, everything is connected: from microscopic bacteria and soaring trees to animals struggling for survival amid thriving humanity. Yet many of todays toughest problems, from environmental destruction to divisive politics, stem from fundamental disconnections. In Intertwined, science writer Michael Gross explains how the natural world can be a powerful reminder of our interdependence.
Using examples based on recent scientific discoveries across a broad range of ecosystems and species, Gross shares importantâ"and often surprisingâ"stories about the sophisticated web of connections in nature. From plant cooperation to turtle communication, he highlights crucial lessons we can apply to solve complex problems caused by human disturbances to these connections. Gross provides ample evidence of the far-reaching impacts of both natural and anthropogenic phenomena, from coevolution and nutrient cycles to species domestication and extinction.
We live in a complex world endangered by simplistic thinking, as the escalating climate crisis and loss of biodiversity demonstrate. To address these issues, we must recognize the wonder and ubiquity of the self-regulating network that enables life on Earth. These thought-provoking stories from nature illustrate why it is so vital to respect and protect the connections that tie us to our world and each other.
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Even for a professional ecologist like me, Intertwined is a revelationâ"a compelling look at the myriad connections that link wild species on our planet and affect their vulnerability to the ravages of environmental disruption. I found the book fun, endlessly insightful, and chock-full of surprises.
â" William F. Laurance, James Cook University
Intertwined ranges widely across lifes landscape, illuminating the infinite complexities of form and function that can be found among living organisms. In highlighting how Earths fabric of life is being diminished by myriad, amplifying human impactsâ"and, crucially, how we might reduce these impactsâ"it sends an important message to us all.
â" Jan A. Zalasiewicz, coauthor of The Cosmic Oasis
An entertaining and easy-to-read foray into the interconnectedness of life on earth, from bacteria to behemoths.
â" Brooke Flammang, New Jersey Institute of Technology
This captivating synthesis of some of the most exciting recent findings in science illustrates the complexity and interconnectedness of life and its interactions with the environment, while simultaneously articulating the roles we have and continue to play in shaping the trajectory of life on Earth.
â" Matthew Nelsen, Field Museum of Natural History
ISBN: 9781421449975
ISBN-10: 1421449978
Published: 15th November 2024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 424
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 16.3 x 23.8 x 3.8
Weight (kg): 0.73
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