{"product_id":"revolutions-that-made-the-earth-9780199587049","title":"Revolutions that Made the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Earth that sustains us today was born out of a few remarkable  near-catastrophic revolutions  started by biological innovations and marked by global environmental consequences. The revolutions have certain features in common  such as an increase in the complexity  energy utilization  and information processing capabilities of life. This book describes these revolutions  showing the fundamental interdependence of the evolution of life and its non-living environment. We would not exist unless these upheavals had led eventually to successful outcomes - meaning that after each one  at length  a new stable world emerged.  The current planet-reshaping activities of our species may be the start of another great Earth system revolution  but there is no guarantee that this one will be successful. This book explains what a successful transition through it might look like  if we are wise enough to steer such a course.  This book places humanity in context as part of the Earth system  using a new scientific synthesis to illustrate our debt to the deep past and our potential for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647080423477,"sku":"ByrdShop_0199587043","price":80.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199587049.jpg?v=1781688092","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/revolutions-that-made-the-earth-9780199587049","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}