{"title":"John Perlin","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of John Perlin, an esteemed author and environmental historian whose works are a treasure trove of knowledge for those passionate about Science \u0026amp; Nature. With an illustrious career dedicated to exploring the interconnections between humans and the natural world, Perlin offers profound insights into how our environment shapes civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eThe Forest Journey\u003c\/em\u003e, Perlin embarks on a captivating exploration of the symbiotic relationship between forests and human development, illustrating how these vital ecosystems have formed the backbone of societies throughout history. This work, rich in detail and narrative, opens readers' eyes to the integral role forests have played in crafting the destiny of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerlin's engaging writing style and profound knowledge make his books an invaluable resource for anyone captivated by the wonders of nature and the lessons it imparts. Delve into his works to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the natural world, and uncover the intricate stories that bind us to our environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-forest-journey-by-john-perlin-9781938340970","title":"The Forest Journey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Foundational Conservation Story Revived\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAncient writers observed that forests always recede as civilisations develop and grow. The great Roman poet Ovid wrote that before civilisation began, \"even the pine tree stood on its own very hills\" but when civilisation took over, \"the mountain oak, the pine were felled.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis happened for a simple reason: trees have been the principal fuel and building material of every society over the millennia, from the time urban areas were settled until the middle of the nineteenth century. To this day, trees still fulfil these roles for a good portion of the world's population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout vast supplies of wood from forests, the great civilisations of Sumer, Assyria, Egypt, Crete, Greece, Rome, the Islamic World, Western Europe, and North America would have never emerged. Wood, in fact, is the unsung hero of the technological revolution that has brought us from a stone and bone culture to our present age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the ascendancy of fossil fuels, wood was the principal fuel and building material from the dawn of civilisation. Its abundance or scarcity greatly shaped, as \u003cem\u003eThe Forest Journey\u003c\/em\u003e ably relates, the culture, demographics, economy, internal and external politics, and technology of successive societies over the millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forest Journey\u003c\/em\u003e was originally published in 1989 and updated in 2005. The book's comprehensive coverage of the major role forests have played in human life—told with grace, fluency, imagination, and humour—gained it recognition as a Harvard Classic in Science and World History and as one of Harvard's \"One Hundred Great Books.\" Others receiving the honour include such luminaries as Stephen Jay Gould and E.O. Wilson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foundational conservation story that should not be lost in the archives. This new, updated and revised edition emphasises the importance of forests in the fight against global warming and the urgency to protect what remains of the great trees and forests of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854995968236,"sku":"9781938340970","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d3551c192ce8d82da6249016fc4fe859.jpg?v=1759262873"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-perlin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}