The Anthropocene: The Human Era and How It Shapes Our Planet
Christian Schwägerl
(Author)
Paul Crutzen
(Foreword by)
Description
For more than two decades, award-winning science and environmental journalist, Christian Schw gerl has researched how humans, nature, and technology interact. According to Paul Crutzen, we are now living in a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene, a time in which human dominance of Earth's biological, chemical and geological processes is an undeniable reality, presenting us with a new role as planetary stewards. This is a thoroughly researched, comprehensive overview of our planetary situation and outlook. Schw gerl off ers tools to create realistic solutions to our ecological crises, and shares his vision of a world that balances ecological sustainability, economic prosperity, political justice and cultural vibrancy.
Product Details
Price
$27.95
$25.99
Publisher
Synergetic Press
Publish Date
November 01, 2014
Pages
248
Dimensions
5.9 X 0.9 X 9.1 inches | 1.1 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780907791546
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"This is a splendid introduction to the Anthropocene by one of its most eloquent celebrants." -- Diane Ackerman, author of The Human Age
..".authorative and engaging. Read, enjoy and recommend..." --Frank Oldfield, The Anthropocene Review
..".authorative and engaging. Read, enjoy and recommend..." --Frank Oldfield, The Anthropocene Review