[SustainableTompkins] Acid Rain in the Adirondacks Lecture and Book Signing

[Susan Barnett]

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>On Thursday both Jerry Jenkins and Charley Driscoll will be in town 
>for the book launch of Acid Rain in the Adirondacks at the Cornell 
>Store. They will speak for 45 minutes and then sign books (they just 
>arrived!). The book is featured in the current issue of Adirondack 
>Life and is a landmark publication in the presentation of complex 
>science. Bill McKibben called it "the best example I've ever seen of 
>how to communicate thoroughly and clearly about a scientific topic."
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>Acid Rain in the Adirondacks Lecture and Book Signing
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>November 8, 2007 - 2:30PM to 3:45PM
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>Authors Charles Driscoll and Jerry Jenkins will discuss the 
>background and research of their new, highly praised book, Acid Rain 
>in the Adirondacks from Cornell University Press. Accessible to a 
>general audience, with many illustrations, but appealing to 
>specialists as well, Acid Rain in the Adirondacks is the definitive 
>book on the topic. There will be 45 minutes of lecture followed by 
>time for questions, and the book will be available for signing.
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>LOCATION: Cornell Store
>  SPEAKER: Charles Driscoll & Jerry Jenkins, Syracuse University & 
>Wildlife Conservation Society
>  TOPIC: environmental studies, local interest, sciences
>  ADMISSION: Open to Public, Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Staff.
>  CONTACT: Edward Arnold
>  255-2933
>  <mailto:eaa26 at cornell.edu>eaa26 at cornell.edu
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>About the Book
>Acid rain has changed the face of the Adirondacks, created political 
>tensions between the Northeast and the Midwest, and served as both a 
>harbinger of global climate change and a "fire drill" for public- 
>and private-sector responses to environmental crises. The history of 
>acid rain research is a striking case in which a large-scale and 
>long-term environmental problem was addressed in part through 
>scientifically motivated changes in public policy.
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>In the 1970s, acid rain was viewed as a simple problem that was 
>limited in scope and characterized by "dead," fishless lakes. 
>Scientists now have broader insights into the processes by which 
>acid rain sets off a cascade of adverse effects in ecosystems as its 
>components move through air, soil, vegetation, and surface waters. 
>Written and designed to appeal to both scientists and lay readers, 
>this book is a landmark example of scientific communication that 
>provides a comprehensive scientific history of the phenomenon, from 
>its discovery to the full understanding of the scope of its effects 
>and the ultimate responses that have mitigated some of the damage to 
>the region's lakes and forests.
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>"This is the definitive book on an important topic; there aren't any 
>even close competitors. And it's also the best example I've ever 
>seen of how to communicate thoroughly and clearly about a scientific 
>topic."--Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy: The Wealth of 
>Communities and the Durable Future
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>"Acid Rain and the Adirondacks is unique, remarkable for its 
>authors' tone and rich graphical approach to an interesting but 
>complex series of scientific investigations of a significant 
>environmental problem. I cannot think of another scientific text in 
>my field that is as richly and well illustrated as this one; the 
>numerous graphs, diagrams, and maps are a delight. The text of the 
>book presents a historical and progressive story as opposed to a 
>more traditional academic review. Acid Rain in the Adirondacks will 
>appeal to college professors, high school teachers, government 
>professionals, and anyone who wants a readable and well-illustrated 
>summary of Adirondack studies."--Michael L. Pace, Institute of 
>Ecosystem Studies
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>"Acid Rain and the Adirondacks is an incredibly rich resource that 
>comprehensively pulls together the context and findings of decades 
>of research. It is a valuable compilation of history, processes, and 
>data."-Christine L Goodale, Cornell University
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