{"title":"Ursula K. Heise","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our selection of works by Ursula K. Heise, a distinguished voice in the realm of Science \u0026amp; Nature. Heise is known for her insightful and thought-provoking explorations into biodiversity and environmental concerns, bridging the gap between scientific discourse and everyday experience with eloquence and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong our offerings is \u003cem\u003eImagining Extinction\u003c\/em\u003e, a seminal work in which Heise delves into the narratives surrounding endangered species. Her exploration offers a unique lens through which to consider the cultural, ethical, and ecological dimensions of extinction, encouraging readers to reflect on their own roles within these global challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUrsula K. Heise's works are indispensable for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the complex interplay between humans and the natural world. Her approach to critical environmental issues is both accessible and deeply informative. We invite you to explore Heise's writing and join the conversation on the future of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imagining-extinction-by-ursula-k-heise-9780226358161","title":"Imagining Extinction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are currently facing the sixth mass extinction of species in the history of life on Earth, biologists claim—the first one caused by humans. Activists, filmmakers, writers, and artists are seeking to bring the crisis to the public’s attention through stories and images that use the strategies of elegy, tragedy, epic, and even comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImagining Extinction\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to examine the cultural frameworks shaping these narratives and images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUrsula K. Heise argues that understanding these stories and symbols is indispensable for any effective advocacy on behalf of endangered species. More than that, she shows how biodiversity conservation, even and especially in its scientific and legal dimensions, is shaped by cultural assumptions about what is valuable in nature and what is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese assumptions are hardwired into even seemingly neutral tools such as biodiversity databases and laws for the protection of endangered species. Heise shows that the conflicts and convergences of biodiversity conservation with animal welfare advocacy, environmental justice, and discussions about the Anthropocene open up a new vision of multispecies justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003cem\u003eImagining Extinction\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates that biodiversity, endangered species, and extinction are not only scientific questions but issues of histories, cultures, and values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854602293484,"sku":"9780226358161","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/67140752af5fead620493db5ab574843.jpg?v=1759267771"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ursula-k-heise.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}