The big ratchet : how humanity thrives in the face of natural crisis : a biography of an ingenious species
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Published
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, ©2014.
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
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304.2 DEFRI
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Published
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, ©2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"Our species' pervasive presence on the planet is the combined result of two powerful forces: earth's rich natural endowments and humanity's ability to manipulate nature. From our ability to control fire to our expertise in breeding palatable plants, from our capacity to ship fertilizer across the Atlantic to our skill in selectively tinkering with plant genomes, DeFries describes the ingenious manipulations of nature that have enabled humankind to nourish and flourish"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
DeFries, R. S. (2014). The big ratchet: how humanity thrives in the face of natural crisis : a biography of an ingenious species . Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)DeFries, Ruth S.. 2014. The Big Ratchet: How Humanity Thrives in the Face of Natural Crisis : A Biography of an Ingenious Species. Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)DeFries, Ruth S.. The Big Ratchet: How Humanity Thrives in the Face of Natural Crisis : A Biography of an Ingenious Species Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)DeFries, Ruth S.. The Big Ratchet: How Humanity Thrives in the Face of Natural Crisis : A Biography of an Ingenious Species Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2014.
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