The Holocene

The Holocene refers to the period since the end of the last Ice Age some 12000 years ago. Understanding the climatic and other environmental changes (both natural and anthropogenic) that have occurred over this period is of crucial importance to society. We cannot hope to manage future environmental change without learning the lessons of the past. Since the 2nd edition was published the issue has, if anything, become higher on the agenda. Paleoclimatology and paleoecology have, in particular, developed rapidly and there are important new results and methodologies that need to be covered. The author also plans to use more North American and other non-UK case study material to increase the books appeal worldwide. The current edition of this book has sold 11,000 copies since publication in 1998. The current MAT is around 500 copies The author has agreed in principle to do the revision but has not yet had time to write a formal proposal yet. When he does, we will ask Dawn to set up her web-based market research for the title.