Welcome to the Anthropocene: Excavating the Biome of a New Epoch in the Robert Kroetsch Series

The Robert Kroetsch series is a collection of essays that explore the impact of the Anthropocene on the environment and human culture. The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch that began around the mid-20th century, when human activity began to have a significant impact on the Earth's ecosystems.

Welcome to the Anthropocene (Robert Kroetsch Series)

by Alice Major

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The essays in the Robert Kroetsch series examine the ways in which the Anthropocene is changing the planet, and how we can respond to these changes. The series is divided into three parts:

• Part 1: The Biome of the Anthropocene

  This section of the series examines the ways in which the Anthropocene is changing the Earth's ecosystems. The essays in this section explore the impact of climate change, pollution, and other human activities on the planet's biodiversity.

• Part 2: The Culture of the Anthropocene

  This section of the series examines the ways in which the Anthropocene is changing human culture. The essays in this section explore the impact of the Anthropocene on our art, literature, and philosophy.

• Part 3: The Politics of the Anthropocene

  This section of the series examines the ways in which the Anthropocene is changing the political landscape. The essays in this section explore the impact of the Anthropocene on our governments, economies, and social institutions.

The Robert Kroetsch series is an important contribution to the growing body of scholarship on the Anthropocene. The series provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking examination of the impact of the Anthropocene on the environment and human culture.

The essays in the Robert Kroetsch series are written by leading scholars in the fields of environmental studies, cultural studies, and political science. The series is edited by Robert Kroetsch, one of Canada's most distinguished literary scholars.

The Robert Kroetsch series is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the Anthropocene and its implications for the future of the planet.

Books in the Robert Kroetsch Series

• The Biome of the Anthropocene

  Edited by Robert Kroetsch
  : 978-0-88961-539-5
  Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2017

• The Culture of the Anthropocene

  Edited by Robert Kroetsch
  : 978-0-88961-540-1
  Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2018

• The Politics of the Anthropocene

  Edited by Robert Kroetsch
  : 978-0-88961-541-8
  Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2019

Related Resources

• Anthropocene
• The Anthropocene epoch: a new epoch of geological time?
• What is the Anthropocene and are we in it?

Welcome to the Anthropocene (Robert Kroetsch Series)

by Alice Major

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2312 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	127 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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