Whole earth discipline : why dense cities, nuclear power, transgenic crops, restoredwildlands, and geoengineering are necessary
"This is a very scary book by a very bright man, offering a picture of humanity's future that is both ominous and exhilarating."--Edward O. Wilson This eye-opening book by the legendary author of the National Book Award-winning Whole Earth Catalog persuasively details a new approach to our stewardship of the planet. Lifelong ecologist and futurist Stewart Brand relies on scientific rigor to shatter myths concerning nuclear energy, urbanization, genetic engineering, and other controversial subjects, showing exactly where the sources of our dilemmas lie and offering a bold, inventive set of policies and design- based solutions for shaping a more sustainable society. Thought- provoking and passionately argued, this is a pioneering book on one of the hottest issues facing humanity today
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9781101483411, 1101483415
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