LEADER 03934nam 2200517 450 001 9910755081803321 005 20240113030938.0 010 $a3-031-39528-X 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-39528-4 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC30832448 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL30832448 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-39528-4 035 $a(PPN)272920029 035 $a(EXLCZ)9928572694400041 100 $a20240113d2023 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aClimate Change on Mountains $eReviving Humboldt's Approach to Science /$fOlivier Dangles 205 $aFirst edition. 210 1$aCham, Switzerland :$cSpringer,$d[2023] 210 4$dİ2023 215 $a1 online resource (276 pages) 311 08$aPrint version: Dangles, Olivier Climate Change on Mountains Cham : Springer,c2023 9783031395277 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aChapter 1. Introduction: The subterranean networks of Humboldt -- Chapter 2. Islands -- Chapter 3. Time capsules -- Chapter 4. Underwater flies -- Chapter 5. Telling stories -- Chapter 6. Conclusion: Humboldt tenured -- Epilogue -- References -- Glossary -- Index. 330 $aThe world is warming rapidly and this change is most noticeable in mountains with already observable consequences on temperature extremes, water cycle, plant and animal distribution, and the resilience of local livelihoods. This book presents concepts, methodologies and major achievements of recent research in climate change ecology in mountains by placing this research in a historical perspective, that of travelers and naturalists of the Romantic era, and first of all Alexander von Humboldt. There is now a renewed interest, both in academia and beyond, in Humboldt, his writings and his view of nature. But how can we actually make use of his writings? How can we put his philosophy into practice? How can we still learn from past scientific figures and do a better science today? In this book, the author shows how. He presents how it is possible to succeed in modern science by returning to sources, by renewing the tradition of past polymaths such as Humboldt, and by having a fully humanistic approach in science. He illustrates his point based on his 15-year experience in the study of the ecological effects of climate change in the tropical Andes, showing how he has incorporated approaches from other disciplines, from different branches of science, from history and the arts to achieve a more comprehensive view of his scientific field. Alongside hard data, discoveries by past naturalists build our understanding of the world but appealing to our emotions makes us want to understand it. In the author?s view this is a productive and enjoyable way of doing science that speaks to our humanity and also increases our knowledge about nature. The narrative of the book moves in space and time, from the present to the past, from continent to continent, from laboratory to field, from archives to mathematical models, from behind the camera to in an Indigenous community. This makes it an academic cross-over book appealing to a broad audience of students, scientists or, supported by attractive illustrations, to anyone interested in the adventure or making of science, but not necessarily with a scientific background. 606 $aBioclimatology 606 $aClimatic changes 606 $aMountain climate 606 $aMountain ecology 615 0$aBioclimatology. 615 0$aClimatic changes. 615 0$aMountain climate. 615 0$aMountain ecology. 676 $a577.22 700 $aDangles$b Olivier$01333167 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910755081803321 996 $aClimate Change on Mountains$93594017 997 $aUNINA