Jon M. Erlandson Knihy

The book presents a detailed reconstruction of the paleography of the Santa Barbara coast around 8500 years ago, drawing on excavation data and comparisons to early California sites. It explores theories related to hunter-gatherers and coastal environments, emphasizing paleographic reconstructions, site formation processes, and chronological studies. Integrated faunal analyses are also included, making this work valuable for scholars in fields such as shell middens, hunter-gatherer ecology, geoarchaeology, and coastal adaptations.

Islands Through Time tells the remarkable story of the human and ecological history of California's Northern Channel Islands. The resilience of the Chumash and Channel Island ecosystems provides a story of hope for a world increasingly threatened by climate change, declining biodiversity, and geopolitical instability.

A unique introduction to how understanding archaeology can support modern-day sustainability efforts, from restoring forested land to developing fire management strategiesAn essential and hopeful book for climate-conscious readersThe world faces an uncertain future with the rise of climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, overfishing, and other threats. Understanding Imperiled Earth meets this uncertainty head-on, presenting archaeology and history as critical guides to addressing the modern environmental crisis.Anthropologist Todd J. Braje draws connections between deep history and today's hot-button environmental news stories to reveal how the study of the ancient past can help build a more sustainable future. The book covers a diverse array of interconnected issues, Braje examines how historical roots offer a necessary baseline for a healthier Earth, because understanding how the the planet used to be is fundamental to creating effective restoration efforts moving forward through urban forests, sustainable food webs, and more. Understanding Imperiled Earth offers an illuminating, hopeful, and actionable approach to some of the world's most urgent problems.