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Books : Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 508
EAN: 9780520258068
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0520258061
Label: University of California Press
Manufacturer: University of California Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: October 02, 2008
Publisher: University of California Press
Studio: University of California Press
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Dirt, soil, call it what you want--it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the compelling idea that we are--and have long been--using up Earth's soil. Once bare of protective vegetation and exposed to wind and rain, cultivated soils erode bit by bit, slowly enough to be ignored in a single lifetime but fast enough over centuries to limit the lifespan of civilizations. A rich mix of history, archaeology and geology, Dirt traces the role of soil use and abuse in the history of Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, China, European colonialism, Central America, and the American push westward. We see how soil has shaped us and we have shaped soil--as society after society has risen, prospered, and plowed through a natural endowment of fertile dirt. David R. Montgomery sees in the recent rise of organic and no-till farming the hope for a new agricultural revolution that might help us avoid the fate of previous civilizations.
Rating:
- Dirt! It's worth more than gold!
I have just finished reading "Collapse" by J. Diamond and was thoroughly depressed about the future of humankind when I saw the article announcing the MacArthur grants and that a local professor had written a book on dirt and won an award. I thought what the heck what's one more book that tells us we are in a heap of trouble. But this book is better by far. First, it's way less pages, so it takes less time to read. Second the attitude is that we can fix this if we pay attention. Yes, we are still ... Read More
Rating: - Dirt the erosion of civilization
Great book - enjoyed from start to finish. well written and researched.
Inspired me to study more.
Rating: - America's most precious resource
After reading this book, it's become apparent to me that the U.S. Government's policy on soil conservation is inadequate. The public needs to be made aware of not only the dangers of running out of petroleum, but possibly, which I see as more harrowing; insufficient farmable land to feed the population.
Rating: - A Fascinating and Rich Synthesis of Ideas
Just finished this book, and it's a 'must have'.
A masterly synthesis of ideas! If you have a background in any ONE of
agriculture, soil science, history, geology, anthropology, geopolitics,
or public policy, this book may well 'keep you up at night'. I found
certain passages so exciting I had to read them aloud to others.
He covers a broad swath of history, from dozens of millenia ago, up
the present day. Montgomery snaps his prose into sharp ... Read More
Rating:
- A history of farming and its long-term legacy
Though the title says Dirt, it should actually say Soil, as this book is about how numerous civilizations destroyed themselves by adopting unsustainable farming practices that eventually destroyed their land. The author examines the histories of England, Roman Empire, ancient Greece, pre-colonial Ethiopia, Mesopotamia, Pharaoic Egypt, continental Europe, Communist Russia, the antebellum South, Colonial New England, and China. The conclusions he draws from all are the same, agricultural practices driven ... Read More
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Dewey Decimal Number: 508
EAN: 9780520258068
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0520258061
Label: University of California Press
Manufacturer: University of California Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: October 02, 2008
Publisher: University of California Press
Studio: University of California Press
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Dirt, soil, call it what you want--it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the compelling idea that we are--and have long been--using up Earth's soil. Once bare of protective vegetation and exposed to wind and rain, cultivated soils erode bit by bit, slowly enough to be ignored in a single lifetime but fast enough over centuries to limit the lifespan of civilizations. A rich mix of history, archaeology and geology, Dirt traces the role of soil use and abuse in the history of Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, China, European colonialism, Central America, and the American push westward. We see how soil has shaped us and we have shaped soil--as society after society has risen, prospered, and plowed through a natural endowment of fertile dirt. David R. Montgomery sees in the recent rise of organic and no-till farming the hope for a new agricultural revolution that might help us avoid the fate of previous civilizations.
Average Rating: 
Rating:
- Dirt! It's worth more than gold!I have just finished reading "Collapse" by J. Diamond and was thoroughly depressed about the future of humankind when I saw the article announcing the MacArthur grants and that a local professor had written a book on dirt and won an award. I thought what the heck what's one more book that tells us we are in a heap of trouble. But this book is better by far. First, it's way less pages, so it takes less time to read. Second the attitude is that we can fix this if we pay attention. Yes, we are still ... Read More
Rating:
- Dirt the erosion of civilizationGreat book - enjoyed from start to finish. well written and researched.
Inspired me to study more.
Rating:
- America's most precious resourceAfter reading this book, it's become apparent to me that the U.S. Government's policy on soil conservation is inadequate. The public needs to be made aware of not only the dangers of running out of petroleum, but possibly, which I see as more harrowing; insufficient farmable land to feed the population.
Rating:
- A Fascinating and Rich Synthesis of IdeasJust finished this book, and it's a 'must have'.
A masterly synthesis of ideas! If you have a background in any ONE of
agriculture, soil science, history, geology, anthropology, geopolitics,
or public policy, this book may well 'keep you up at night'. I found
certain passages so exciting I had to read them aloud to others.
He covers a broad swath of history, from dozens of millenia ago, up
the present day. Montgomery snaps his prose into sharp ... Read More
Rating:
- A history of farming and its long-term legacyThough the title says Dirt, it should actually say Soil, as this book is about how numerous civilizations destroyed themselves by adopting unsustainable farming practices that eventually destroyed their land. The author examines the histories of England, Roman Empire, ancient Greece, pre-colonial Ethiopia, Mesopotamia, Pharaoic Egypt, continental Europe, Communist Russia, the antebellum South, Colonial New England, and China. The conclusions he draws from all are the same, agricultural practices driven ... Read More
Arts & Photography • Biographies & Memoirs • Business & Investing • Children's Books • Comics & Graphic Novels • Computers & Internet • Cooking, Food & Wine • Entertainment • Gay & Lesbian • Health, Mind & Body • History • Home & Garden • Law • Literature & Fiction • Medicine • Mystery & Thrillers • Nonfiction • Outdoors & Nature • Parenting & Families • Professional & Technical • Reference • Religion & Spirituality • Romance • Science • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Sports • Teens • Travel •
