Kawa, Nicholas C.

Amazonia in the Anthropocene

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ISBN 13:: 9781477308448
author:: Kawa, Nicholas C.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Texas Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 180
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 1.9 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences,
Condition:: New
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Amazonia in the Anthropocene: People, Soils, Plants, Forests By Nicholas C. Kawa University of Texas Press, 2016 This ethnography explores the complex relationship between humans and the Amazonian environment, examining how indigenous communities have shaped their surroundings through extensive research. The book delves into the ways in which pre-Columbian Amerindians and contemporary rural Amazonians manage the region's soils, plants, and forests. Kawa highlights the resilience of the Amazonian environment in the face of human manipulation, offering a nuanced perspective on humanity's place on the planet. Written in engaging prose, this book contributes to debates about ecology and encourages a more inclusive vision for the future. A thought-provoking exploration of the Anthropocene era, Amazonia in the Anthropocene is an insightful read for those interested in environmental studies and social science.

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