Climate Change in Human History How a Changing Climate Drove Human Evolution and the Rise of Civilization
Language: English
Published by Defiance Press & Publishing, LLC, 2023
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- Title
- Climate Change in Human History How a Changing Climate Drove Human Evolution and the Rise of Civilization
- Author
- Francis Chapelle
- Publisher
- Defiance Press & Publishing, LLC
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1955937990
- ISBN 13
- 9781955937993
Drawing from four decades of research with the U.S. Geological Survey, Chapelle weaves together compelling evidence that shows how our species' very origins were triggered by Africa's shifting climate five million years ago. Through fourteen meticulously researched chapters, he demonstrates how climate changes have influenced everything from the birth of agriculture to the rise and fall of civilizations.
Did you know that the medieval warm period (750-1300 CE) enabled unprecedented Viking expansion? Or that a super-volcano in Peru triggered the Russian Time of Troubles? These fascinating connections between climate and history come alive through Chapelle's accessible writing style and deep scientific expertise.
But this isn't just a book about the past. As humanity faces unprecedented climate challenges, understanding how our ancestors adapted to environmental change becomes increasingly crucial. Chapelle's unique perspective, combining geological expertise with historical insight, offers valuable lessons for navigating our own climate crisis.
Perfect for history buffs, science enthusiasts, and anyone concerned about climate change, this book transforms our understanding of human history by revealing the environmental forces that have shaped our past and continue to influence our future.
About the Author:
Dr. Francis H. Chapelle brings four decades of groundbreaking scientific research to his examination of climate's role in human history. As a distinguished scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey until his retirement in 2020, his work on groundwater microbiology and geochemistry earned him the prestigious O.E. Meinzer Award from the Geological Society of America and the USGS Distinguished Service Award.
His unique academic journey, beginning with degrees in both music and geology from the University of Maryland and culminating in a Ph.D. from George Washington University, reflects his ability to bridge different disciplines and communicate complex scientific concepts to general audiences. With over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers and multiple books to his credit, including the definitive textbook "Groundwater Microbiology and Geochemistry" (John Wiley & Sons), Chapelle has demonstrated a rare talent for making scientific discoveries accessible to all readers.
His fascination with climate change began in 1982 with a remarkable discovery about how ice age sea levels had dramatically altered the Atlantic coastal plain's hydrology. This finding sparked a career-long investigation into the intricate relationships between geological processes and human history, culminating in this comprehensive examination of climate's role in shaping civilization.
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