{"title":"Gregory M. Thaler","description":"\u003cp\u003eGregory M. Thaler is a distinguished author known for his insightful exploration of environmental issues, particularly those centred around the delicate balance of ecosystems. With an academic background and a deep commitment to sustainability, Thaler's work resonates with readers who are passionate about the preservation of our natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSaving a Rainforest\u003c\/em\u003e, Thaler delves into the complexities of rainforest conservation, offering a compelling narrative that highlights both the triumphs and challenges faced by those dedicated to protecting these vital ecosystems. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of biodiversity and the global efforts required to sustain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLosing the World\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the broader implications of environmental degradation. Thaler expertly weaves scientific research with real-world examples to illustrate the profound impact of human activity on our planet. His engaging storytelling encourages readers to reflect on the profound consequences of our collective actions and consider pathways to a more sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGregory M. Thaler's books are indispensable additions to any Science \u0026amp; Nature collection, offering valuable perspectives that inspire both awareness and action. His writing invites readers to become more informed and conscientious stewards of the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saving-a-rainforest-and-losing-the-world-by-gregory-m-thaler-9780300272482","title":"Saving a Rainforest and Losing the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unflinching investigation of the false promises of land sparing, exposing how its illusory successes mask the failures of green capitalism.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor two decades, the concept of land sparing—the claim that agricultural intensification can spare land by preventing forest clearing for agricultural expansion—has dominated tropical forest conservation. Land sparing policies transform landscapes and livelihoods with the promise of reconciling agricultural development with environmental conservation. But that land sparing promise is false.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on six years of research on agrarian frontiers in Indonesia, Brazil, and Bolivia, \u003ci\u003eSaving a Rainforest and Losing the World\u003c\/i\u003e traces where and how land sparing becomes policy and charts the social and ecological effects of these political contests. Gregory M. Thaler explains why land sparing appears successful in some places but not in others and reveals that success as an illusion achieved by displacing deforestation to new frontiers. The failure of land sparing exposes a harsh truth behind assurances of green capitalism: capitalist development is ecocide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854817153260,"sku":"9780300272482","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a9fc771981d01cc957931b52a992bd3e.jpg?v=1759264489"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gregory-m-thaler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}