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The Moon in the Nautilus Shell
Why do we keep talking about so many environmental problems and rarely solve any? If these are scientific issues, then why can't scientists solve them or at least agree on what to do? In his new book, The Moon in the Nautilus Shell, ecologist Daniel Botkin explains why. For one thing, although we live in a world of constantly changing environments and talk a lot about climate change, most of our environmental laws, policies, and scientific premises are based on the idea that the environment is constant, never changing, except when people affect it. For another, we have lost contact with nature in personal ways. Disconnected from our surroundings, we lack the deep understanding and feelings about the environment to make meaningful judgments. The environment has become just another one of those special interests that interferes with our lives. Poised to be a core text of the twenty-first century environmental movement, The Moon in the Nautilus Shell challenges us to think critically about our role in nature.
Discordant Harmonies
Global warming, acid rain, the depletion of forests, the polluting of the atmosphere and the oceans--Botkin (biology and environmental studies, U. of California, Santa Barbara) argues that our ability to solve these problems is limited not by our scientific knowledge, but by the myths and metaphors that shape our perception of the natural world. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Dr. Daniel Botkin
Look into the fascinating life of world renowned Top Environmental Scientist Dr. Daniel B. Botkin
Environmental Science
This introduction to environmental issues contains five integrating themes: the global scope of environmental issues; the importance of urban environments; sustainability; human population; and the ethical and economic basis for making choices about environmental issues.
My Back Pages
"My Back Pages" by Daniel Botkin is an autobiographical account of his escapades and exploits spanning seven decades. From the "Leave It To Beaver," clean-cut culture of the 1950s, through the turbulent times of anti-establishment hippies and on-fire Jesus freaks of the 60s and 70s, Daniel shares how those foundational days, and various other events and experiences along the way, transformed him into a leader and teacher in the Messianic Movement, a role he continues to fill. Daniel Botkin has woven together a fascinating, first-person account of the first threescore and ten years of his pilgrimage with humor, heartache and history to create a touching, true tale. "We spend our years as a tale that is told." Psalm 90:9
Beyond the Stony Mountains
Traces the journey of Lewis and Clark from St. Louis to the Pacific coast, introducing the reader to the natural wonders recorded by the two explorers, and describing the same sites today, providing important insights into changes to the landscape.
Riddles for Fans of Bob Dylan
If you are one of those unfortunate individuals afflicted with the disability called DADD - Dylan Appreciation Deficit Disorder - you will probably just scratch your head in bewilderment and wonder why anyone would enjoy these riddles. But "Bobcats" - hardcore Dylan fans who are familiar with the songs of Bob Dylan - will appreciate this book of over 100 riddles. The answer to every question is a line from a Dylan song or the title of a Dylan song. Dylan fans will also enjoy the bonus feature "Me 'n' Bob," the humorous and heart-warming account of the author's Dylan-related escapades.
Powering the Future
Dr. Daniel B. Botkin objectively assesses the true prospects, limitations, costs, risks, dangers, and tradeoffs associated with every leading and emerging source of energy, including oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, nuclear, wind, solar, ocean power, and biofuels. Next, Botkin addresses the energy distribution system, outlining how it currently works, identifying its inefficiencies, and reviewing options for improving it. Finally, Botkin turns to solutions, offering a realistic, scientifically and economically viable path to a sustainable, energy-independent future: one that can improve the quality of life for Americans and for people around the world. The Future of Fossil Fuels What can we realistically expect from oil, gas, and coal? Will Alternative Energy Sources Really Matter? Running the numbers on solar, wind, biofuels, and other renewables Must We All Wear Sweaters and Live in Caves? The right role for efficiency--and why energy minimalism isn’t the solution Where We Can Start--and What Will Happen if We Don’t No magic bullet, but there are sensible, realistic solutions
No Man's Garden
In No Man's Garden, ecologist Daniel Botkin takes a fresh look at the life and writings of Henry David Thoreau to discover a model for reconciling the conflict between nature and civilization that lies at the heart of our environmental problems. He offers an insightful reinterpretation of Thoreau, drawing a surprising picture of the “hermit of Walden” as a man who loved wildness, but who found it in the woods and swamps on the outskirts of town as easily as in the remote forests of Maine, and who firmly believed in the value and importance of human beings and civilization.Botkin integrates into the familiar image of Thoreau, the solitary seeker, other, equally important aspects of his pe...
Forest Succession
Succession-nothing in plant, community, or ecosystem ecology has been so elaborated by terminology, so much reviewed, and yet so much the center of controversy. In a general sense, every ecologist uses the concept in teaching and research, but no two ecologists seem to have a unified concept of the details of succession. The word was used by Thoreau to describe, from a naturalist's point of view, the general changes observed during the transition of an old field to a forest. As data accumulated, a lengthy taxonomy of succession developed around early twentieth century ecologists such as Cooper, Clements, and Gleason. Now, nearer the end of the century, and after much discussion concerning th...
