Review by Elysian83 -- The Redesigned Earth

Elysian83 · Post by **Elysian83** » 26 Mar 2021, 04:07

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Redesigned Earth" by John T. Tanacredi, PhD..]

3 out of 4 stars

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Based on over 30 years of experience in environmental conservation and ecology, The Redesigned Earth by Dr. John T. Tanacredi is a well of knowledge that addresses different aspects of the contemporary problem of ecosystem conservation.
Divided into ten chapters and a unit with six case studies, the book starts with a brief overview of the most crucial ecological principles needed to best understand the following topics.
It goes on encompassing varied issues – from biodiversity management to restoration processes, from sanitary microbiology to environmental risk assessment – debating various features, such as ecotoxicology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, and environmental law.

I appreciate how the author doesn't limit the subject to a particular aspect but presents to the reader various points of view and insights into the fundamental matter of preserving the only Earth we have and share. I also like that we can find some very interesting and not widely known facts such as that dam's construction can cause possible alterations in Earth rotation.

After reading this non-fiction book I come to perceive the environment as a giant 3D puzzle, with many layers interconnected with many problems that have various solutions and need comprehensive knowledge. I enjoy this image, and I would like to share it with more people because everyone must contribute to the conservation of the environment and the lives that depend on it.

The primary thing I didn't appreciate is unrelated to the book topics but regards the layout. Pages full of text are not to my liking; I would have preferred more space and that the images were more spaced out with the text.
I would also have preferred that some of the concepts were elaborated, but this isn't a complete dissertation on the subject.

“The Redesigned Earth: A Brief Review of Ecology for Engineers, As If the Earth Really Mattered.” by John T. Tanacredi represents a worthy book to include in a reading list for students working towards a BS or a BA in both Environmental Science and Engineering, but I would recommend it also for undergraduates enlisted in Biology, Biotechnology, Earth Science, and Natural Science courses.

People interested in environmental subjects are invited to read it to gain more thorough knowledge. It provides some primary definitions and many references the reader can use to follow-up, but there are plentiful technical terms that can be challenging for people without a college understanding of biology, chemistry, genetics, and microbiology.

The book exceeds the limit of ten grammatical errors.

Based on these considerations, I rate this book 3 out of 4.

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Jasy95 · Post by **Jasy95** » 03 Apr 2021, 01:58

As an environmental engineer, I wish I had read this book while I was in college! I'll definitely consider picking it up for some supplemental reading.

MsH2k · Post by **MsH2k** » 10 Jul 2021, 01:18

I Iike your picture of “the environment as a giant 3D puzzle, with many layers interconnected with many problems that have various solutions and need comprehensive knowledge.” Although this book seems geared more for a technical audience, it is also important for everyone to understand how our actions affect the environment. Thank you for your take on this read.

NISSE · Post by **NISSE** » 11 Jul 2021, 06:11

This is timely book that address global ecosystems as there are very few written materials out there for a average reader to refer to. Thank you for the insightful review!