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The Pyrocene
Book • 2021
Stephen J. Pyne's "The Pyrocene" examines the profound and evolving relationship between humanity and fire throughout history.
Pyne explores the different eras of human interaction with fire, from its early domestication to its role in shaping civilizations and landscapes.
He introduces the concept of the "Pyrocene," an age defined by the significant impact of human-caused fires on the planet.
The book analyzes the consequences of our reliance on fossil fuels and the resulting increase in wildfires.
Pyne's work challenges our understanding of fire, urging a reassessment of its role in shaping our world and the need for responsible fire management.
Pyne explores the different eras of human interaction with fire, from its early domestication to its role in shaping civilizations and landscapes.
He introduces the concept of the "Pyrocene," an age defined by the significant impact of human-caused fires on the planet.
The book analyzes the consequences of our reliance on fossil fuels and the resulting increase in wildfires.
Pyne's work challenges our understanding of fire, urging a reassessment of its role in shaping our world and the need for responsible fire management.
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