Fire A Brief History
Fire A Brief History by Stephen J. Pyne, published by University of Washington Press in 2019, is a second edition that spans 216 pages. This book examines the intricate relationship between fire and humanity over time, detailing how both have shaped each other and the planet. Pyne delves into various aspects of fire, including its role in human origins, its use in aboriginal economies, and its significance in agricultural practices, as well as its evolution as a technology and concept.
In this revised edition, readers will find an expanded exploration of fire’s future, particularly its impact in the twenty-first century and its relevance in the context of the Anthropocene, which Pyne suggests may also be termed the Pyrocene. The book covers a range of subjects, including history, civilization, and environmental science, providing insights into ecosystems and habitats shaped by fire. Through this comprehensive overview, Pyne invites readers to consider the ongoing dynamics of fire in both natural and human contexts.
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Over vast expanses of time, fire and humanity have interacted to expand the domain of each, transforming the earth and what it means to be human. In this concise yet wide-ranging book, Stephen J. Pyne–named by Science magazine as “the world’s leading authority on the history of fire”–explores the surprising dynamics of fire before humans, fire and human origins, aboriginal economies of hunting and foraging, agricultural and pastoral uses of fire, fire ceremonies, fire as an idea and a technology, and industrial fire.
In this revised and expanded edition, Pyne looks to the future of fire as a constant, defining presence on Earth. A new chapter explores the importance of fire in the twenty-first century, with special attention to its role in the Anthropocene, or what he posits might equally be called the Pyrocene.
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