Reconstructing Earth: Technology and Environment in the Age of Humans

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Country of Origin
United States
Special Attributes
Signed by the Author
ISBN
9781597260152
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Nature, Science
Publication Name
Reconstructing Earth : Technology and Environment in the Age of Humans
Publisher
Island Press
Item Length
9 in
Subject
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Environmental / General, Earth Sciences / General
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Braden Allenby
Item Weight
11.3 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
218 Pages
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The Earth's biological, chemical, and physical systems are increasingly shaped by the activities of one species-ours. In our decisions about everything from manufacturing technologies to restaurant menus, the health of the planet has become a product of human choice. Environmentalism, however, has largely failed to adapt to this new reality. Reconstructing Earth offers seven essays that explore ways of developing a new, more sophisticated approach to the environment that replaces the fantasy of recovering pristine landscapes with a more grounded viewpoint that can foster a better relationship between humans and the planet. Braden Allenby, a lawyer with degrees in both engineering and environmental studies, explains the importance of technological choice, and how that factor is far more significant in shaping our environment (in ways both desirable and not) than environmental controls. Drawing on his varied background and experience in both academia and the corporate world, he describes the emerging field of "earth systems engineering and management," which offers an integrated approach to understanding and managing complex human/natural systems that can serve as a basis for crafting better, more lasting solutions to widespread environmental problems. Reconstructing Earth not only critiques dysfunctional elements of current environmentalism but establishes a foundation for future environmental management and progress, one built on an understanding of technological evolution and the cultural systems that support modern technologies. Taken together, the essays offer an important means of developing an environmentalism that is robust and realistic enough to address the urgent realities of our planet. Reconstructing Earth is a thought-provoking new work for anyone concerned with the past or future of environmental thought, including students and teachers of environmental studies, environmental policy, technology policy, technological evolution, or sustainability.

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Publisher
Island Press
ISBN-10
1597260150
ISBN-13
9781597260152
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45399737

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
218 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Reconstructing Earth : Technology and Environment in the Age of Humans
Publication Year
2005
Subject
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Environmental / General, Earth Sciences / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Nature, Science
Author
Braden Allenby
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
11.3 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
LCCN
2005-006241
Dewey Edition
22
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
333.72
Lc Classification Number
Ge105.A39 2005
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction: The Evolution of a MovementChapter 1. The Human EarthChapter 2. Real Rubber on Real Roads: Technology and EnvironmentChapter 3. From Overhead to StrategicChapter 4. Alice in Wonderland: Environmental Management in the FirmChapter 5. Thoroughly Modern Marxist Utopianism: SustainabilityChapter 6. Faith and ScienceChapter 7. Complexity: The New FrontierChapter 8. How Humans Construct Their EnvironmentChapter 9. Implementing Earth Systems Engineering and Management Index

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