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Climate Change on Mountains

Reviving Humboldt’s Approach to Science

By: Olivier Dangles

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Climate Change on Mountains

Reviving Humboldt’s Approach to Science

By: Olivier Dangles

The world is warming up rapidly and this change is most noticeable in mountains with already observable consequences on flora and fauna. This book presents concepts, methodologies and major achievements of recent research in climate change ecology in mountains by placing this research in a historical perspective, that of travelers and naturalists of the Romantic era, and first of all Alexander von Humboldt. There is now a renewed interest, both in academia and beyond, in Humboldt, his writings and his view of nature. But how can we actually make use of his writings? How can we put his philosophy into practice? How can we still learn from past scientific figures and do a better science today? In this book, the author presents how it is possible to succeed in modern science by returning to sources, by renewing the tradition of past polymaths such as Humboldt, and by having a fully humanistic approach in science. He illustrates his point based on his 15-year experience in the study of the ecological effects of climate change in the tropical Andes, showing how he has incorporated approaches from other disciplines, from different branches of science, from history and the arts to achieve a more comprehensive view of his scientific field. Alongside hard data, discoveries by past naturalists build our understanding of the world but appealing to our emotions makes us want to understand it. In the author’s view this is a productive and enjoyable way of doing science that speaks to our humanity and also increases our knowledge about nature. This academic cross-over book appeals to a broad audience of students, scientists or, supported by attractive illustrations, to anyone interested in the adventure or making of science, but not necessarily with a scientific background.

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Springer Nature

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9783031395284

Ecology of High Altitude Waters

By: Dean Jacobsen,Olivier Dangles

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Ecology of High Altitude Waters

By: Dean Jacobsen,Olivier Dangles

Truly high altitude aquatic ecosystems are found primarily at lower latitudes: vast regions in the tropical part of the Andes, the Himalayas and Tibet, considerable areas in East Africa, and minor zones of Oceania. However, despite their abundance in these regions, their biology and ecology has never been summarized in detail. A current synthesis of the topic is therefore timely. High altitude waters are ideal systems with which to address a broad range of key and topical themes in ecology, both at the regional and global scales. From specific functional adaptations of aquatic species to harsh environmental conditions through to global diversity patterns along altitudinal gradients and extinction risks of mountain populations due to vanishing glaciers, ecological patterns and processes found in high altitude waters are both diverse and singular. Although poorly considered in classical textbooks of ecology and limnology, high altitude waters have much to offer existing (aquatic) ecological theories and applications. These often threatened and exploited habitats are also ideal for studying the intimate interactions between social and ecological systems that characterize the majority of ecosystems in the Anthropocene.

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Oxford University Press

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0191056669

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Climate Change on Mountains

Reviving Humboldt’s Approach to Science

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Hotel Crystal

By: Olivier Rolin

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Hotel Crystal

By: Olivier Rolin

Olivier Rolin is a towering figure in French literature . . . Rolin is a consummate artist who will speak profoundly to the American heart." Robert Olen Butler, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain

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Dalkey Archive Press

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1564784924

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9781564784926

Ecology of High Altitude Waters

By: Dean Jacobsen,Olivier Dangles

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By: Dean Jacobsen,Olivier Dangles

Despite the abundance of high altitude aquatic ecosystems in certain regions, their biology and ecology has never been summarized in detail. Although poorly considered in classical textbooks of ecology and limnology, these threatened and exploited habitats have much to offer existing (aquatic) ecological theories and applications.

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Oxford University Press

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019873686X

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9780198736868

Fashion Accessories

By: Olivier Gerval

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By: Olivier Gerval

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A&C Black

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140811058X

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Climate Change on Mountains

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