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Book SynopsisReveals the short-sightedness behind conceiving of floods, fires, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, hurricanes as natural disasters. This book argues that such thinking has led to policies that have done the environment more harm than good. It points out ways in which we can better address the environmental problems that humanity faces.
Trade Review"[This] book is engaging, and its message is important: our national parks will never be outdoor museums; nature's nature is change."--Christine Kenneally, The New York Times Book Review "A valuable addition to the growing body of nontechnical works that bridge the gap between scientists and a public increasingly savvy about natural resource issues."--Thomas Good, American Scientist "Reice has succeeded here in making the case for major policy changes in environmental management."--Wildlife Activist "[A] pithy, nontechnical work filled with interesting examples... A well-presented combination of science and advocacy"--Booklist "In a narrative style reflecting a strong personal commitment to and belief in conservation, Reice offers an overview of the history, evolution, and current trends in disturbance ecology interlaced with his personal philosophies and policy recommendations... His convictions and commitment to conservation are described with clarity and passion, drawing on personal and research experience."--Chandra Heaton, Ecological Engineering "Must reading for ecologists."--Choice "The Silver Lining is well structured, straightforward and highly readable... Reice's blend of pertinent ecological theory, well-chosen case studies, and personal observation is likely to appeal to most environmentally conscious readers."--Science Books & Films
Table of ContentsPreface v Chapter 1: The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same 1 Chapter 2: Disturbance Patchiness and Communities 24 Chapter 3: Recolonization or How Do All Those Species Fill Up the Gaps? 51 Chapter 4: Disturbance Ecology and Fire Management: "Let It Burn!" 76 Chapter 5: Disturbance Ecology and Flood Control 102 Chapter 6: Biodiversity Ecosystem Services and Human Needs 134 Chapter 7: Human-Caused Disturbance: All Disturbances Are Not Created Equal 153 Chapter 8: Toward an Ecological Worldview 181 Epologue Living with Disturbances 205 Index 215
