Extinctions in Near Time: Causes, Contexts, and Consequences

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Extinctions in Near Time: Causes, Contexts, and Consequences (Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology, 2)

"Near time" -an interval that spans the last 100,000 years or so of earth history-qualifies as a remarkable period for many reasons. From an anthropocentric point of view, the outÂ standing feature of near time is the fact that the evolution, cultural diversification, and globÂ al spread of Homo sapiens have all occurred within it. From a wider biological perspective, however, the hallmark of near time is better conceived of as being one of enduring, repeatÂ ed loss. The point is important. Despite the sense of uniqueness implicit in phrases like "the biodiversity crisis," meant to convey the notion that the present bout of extinctions is by far the worst endured in recent times, substantial losses have occurred throughout near time. In the majority of cases, these losses occurred when, and only when, people began to exÂ pand across areas that had never before experienced their presence. Although the explanaÂ tion for these correlations in time and space may seem obvious, it is one thing to rhetoriÂ cally observe that there is a connection between humans and recent extinctions, and quite another to demonstrate it scientifically. How should this be done? Traditionally, the study of past extinctions has fallen largely to researchers steeped in such disciplines as paleontology, systematics, and paleoecology. The evaluation of future losses, by contrast, has lain almost exclusively within the domain of conservation bioloÂ gists. Now, more than ever, there is opportunity for overlap and sharing of information.
Country USA
Brand Springer
Manufacturer Springer
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EANs 9780306460920
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Springer
Manufacturer	Springer
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780306460920
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Extinctions in Near Time: Causes, Contexts, and Consequences (Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology, 2)

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