When Giants Shift: How Tiny Bacteria Adapt to a Warming World

Sakina (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

176 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-26898-3 (ISBN)

Infos

"When Giants Shift: How Tiny Bacteria Adapt to a Warming World" shrinks us down to the microscopic level to explore the fascinating world of bacteria and their response to a changing climate. Often seen as villains, this book reveals bacteria as resilient and adaptable giants (in their own tiny way) at the forefront of climate change.Discover how these microscopic marvels are shifting their behavior and communities as global temperatures rise. You'll learn how some bacteria thrive in hotter environments, potentially accelerating worrying processes, while others offer unexpected solutions."When Giants Shift" explores the potential consequences of these bacterial adaptations - will they exacerbate climate change or offer a chance to mitigate its effects? The book delves into cutting-edge research on how scientists are studying these tiny climate influencers and their potential role in the fight for a sustainable future.This captivating look at the microscopic world will leave you with a newfound appreciation for bacteria and their surprising impact on our planet's future.

Autor

Professor Dr. Sakina is a renowned expert in construction management, with a distinguished career dedicated to improving collaboration and knowledge transfer within the South African construction industry. Their passion lies in bridging the silos that often exist between different organizations, fostering a culture of open communication and shared expertise. "Beyond the Walls: The Need for Inter-Organizational Knowledge Sharing in South African Construction" represents Professor Dr. Sakina's culmination of years spent researching and advocating for the transformative potential of knowledge sharing across construction projects. Professor Dr. Sakina meticulously analyzes the challenges posed by fragmented communication and lack of collaboration, highlighting how these issues can lead to project delays, cost overruns, and missed opportunities for innovation. Professor Dr. Sakina's work extends beyond theoretical frameworks. They are a strong proponent of developing and implementing practical strategies to encourage knowledge exchange within the South African construction landscape. Professor Dr. Sakina actively collaborates with industry leaders, policymakers, and academic institutions to create platforms and incentives that facilitate open communication and knowledge transfer. Their writing is known for its clarity and engaging style, effectively communicating complex construction management concepts to a broad audience, including project managers, engineers, and government officials. In "Beyond the Walls," Professor Dr. Sakina embarks on a compelling exploration of the critical need for inter-organizational knowledge sharing. They delve into the specific benefits of collaboration, showcase successful case studies from South Africa and around the world, and explore the transformative impact this approach can have on project outcomes and the overall health of the construction industry. Professor Dr. Sakina's insightful analysis equips readers to understand the importance of breaking down information barriers and working together to build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable construction sector in South Africa.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.6.2024
• Verlagsort: haryani
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 305 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Mikrobiologie / Immunologie
• Schlagworte: Bacteria • Biogeochemical cycles • climate change • extremophiles • Gene expression changes • Metabolic adaptation • microbial ecology • Microbiome shift • Rising temperatures • Thermotolerance
• ISBN-10: 3-384-26898-9 / 3384268989
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-26898-3 / 9783384268983
• Zustand: Neuware