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salon3ly's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
interesting read although it operates under the same solutions for climate change that depend on neoliberalism … so …
mldryan's review against another edition
4.0
As an enjoyable introduction to ecology, this book presents basic terms and concepts in a highly accessible way. I would recommend it for those interested in ecology and conservation, and for those already familiar with the field of ecology, this is an easy and enjoyable listen. I got a bit frustrated by the focus on economic valuation of conservation, even as I know the author uses this to argue against opponents of conservation areas.
I listened to the audiobook version at 1.15 speed. I missed access to references (I assume the book has them, but I’m not actually sure!). Also, can we please have more females reading science audiobooks?!?
I listened to the audiobook version at 1.15 speed. I missed access to references (I assume the book has them, but I’m not actually sure!). Also, can we please have more females reading science audiobooks?!?
lisaschmizza's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
lemmyjoz's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
5.0
This book was like an ecology lesson. I learned a ton.
100pagesaday's review against another edition
5.0
Enric Sala studied algae in his academic career. While completing his field research, Enric noticed that he was writing about their demise. To help save the ecosystems he loves, Enric became a National Geographic Explorer in residence working with the Pristine Seas Project. In The Nature of Nature: Why We Need the Wild Enric Sala presents clear reasoning about the need and benefits of preserving and restoring nature.
Written in a way that any reader can understand and making analogies to the world we know, Sala highlights our connections to nature and how much we rely on and attempt to control nature without fully understanding the systems that control it. Beginning with the basics of biology combined with observations from fieldwork, Sala presents the harsh truths about the consequences of our actions for the planet. The chapters naturally flow through the importance of a good foundation for a healthy ecosystems, studying nature as a method to help understand ourselves, the impact of keystone and foundation species, and trophic cascades. This underscores the interconnectedness that we may never fully understand, but feel that we must change and control. Sala calls attention to the importance of systems that we can not see and the fact that our actions are long reaching and can more negative impacts than we can ever imagine. Most of all, Sala has made a case that simple changes, such as leaving an ecosystem alone can have bountiful positive impacts on biodiversity along with monetary gains for humans. The Nature of Nature gives us a solid reason why we should care about the environment and all the evidence for sustaining and preserving natural areas. It is simply up to us to decide what to do about it.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Written in a way that any reader can understand and making analogies to the world we know, Sala highlights our connections to nature and how much we rely on and attempt to control nature without fully understanding the systems that control it. Beginning with the basics of biology combined with observations from fieldwork, Sala presents the harsh truths about the consequences of our actions for the planet. The chapters naturally flow through the importance of a good foundation for a healthy ecosystems, studying nature as a method to help understand ourselves, the impact of keystone and foundation species, and trophic cascades. This underscores the interconnectedness that we may never fully understand, but feel that we must change and control. Sala calls attention to the importance of systems that we can not see and the fact that our actions are long reaching and can more negative impacts than we can ever imagine. Most of all, Sala has made a case that simple changes, such as leaving an ecosystem alone can have bountiful positive impacts on biodiversity along with monetary gains for humans. The Nature of Nature gives us a solid reason why we should care about the environment and all the evidence for sustaining and preserving natural areas. It is simply up to us to decide what to do about it.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
shelasher's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
Enjoyed this one, the author was informative and often times comical while still articulating some really important messages about ecosysm diversity and the human race’s role in that intricate web. Some new ideas, removing a star because it could be a little info dumpy at times but overall interesting and engaging.
Enjoyed this one, the author was informative and often times comical while still articulating some really important messages about ecosysm diversity and the human race’s role in that intricate web. Some new ideas, removing a star because it could be a little info dumpy at times but overall interesting and engaging.