Originally published in 1988 and 1990, this book asks what positive lessons can be learned from some of the developing world's success stories on population.
El origen de nuestra crisis civilizatoria actual obedece a la interaccion destructiva entre la antroposfera, la tecnosfera y la biosfera, como consecuencia del impulso ciego del desarrollo tecnocientifico que nos hace vivir ingenuamente, de espaldas a la naturaleza.
This book explores the pervasive anticipation of catastrophe in contemporary society, examining how temporal expectations shape personal and collective experiences and influence our perspectives and responses.
El origen de nuestra crisis civilizatoria actual obedece a la interaccion destructiva entre la antroposfera, la tecnosfera y la biosfera, como consecuencia del impulso ciego del desarrollo tecnocientifico que nos hace vivir ingenuamente, de espaldas a la naturaleza.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Everyone should read this book' MATT HAIG'One of the most inspiring books I have ever read' YUVAL NOAH HARARI'Inspirational, compassionate and clear.
This book contains the first comprehensive history using extensive primary sources to trace the 1977 earthquake disaster response by the Ceausescu communist regime, contextualizing its contribution to the public risk that remains in Romania's capital Bucharest.
A ';brilliant' (Chicago Review of Books), ';elegantly written, and compelling' (National Review) new theory and call to action on animal rights, ethics, and law from the renowned philosopher Martha C.
Die Klimakrise bedroht nicht nur unsere Erde als Lebensgrundlage, sondern auch das psychische Wohlbefinden vieler Menschen: Mehr als zwei Drittel der 14- bis 24-Jährigen in Deutschland leiden an großer Angst vor ihr.
In the dramatic narratives that comprise The Republic of Nature, Mark Fiege reframes the canonical account of American history based on the simple but radical premise that nothing in the nation's past can be considered apart from the natural circumstances in which it occurred.
This edited volume brings together international authors to explore how cities around the world are implementing their commitment towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
La Zona Intangible del Yasuní se delimitó de acuerdo a los límites de los bloques petroleros, mas no de acuerdo a las necesidades territoriales de sus habitantes.
In the present global context, some countries still face many challenges to bringing about inclusive, efficient, and environmentally sustainable development.
En un contexto donde se agudiza el cambio climatico y crece la urgencia de buscar la transformacion de paradigmas en todos los quehaceres, la identidad de la educacion ambiental (EA) esta lejos de ser un capitulo cerrado.
La situación actual de contingencia mundial ha hecho evidente la crisis civilizatoria y el camino que nos depara, si no modificamos los paradigmas con los que en la actualidad nos cimentamos como sociedad globalizada.
This book introduces green ideas to students of the social sciences, showing how society affects and is affected by nature and assessing the future of the green movement.
Taylor develops a geohistorical argument which focuses on the periods and places of modernities, offering a grounded analysis of what it is to be modern.
Development interventions often generate contradictions around questions of who benefits from development and which communities are targeted for intervention.
In recent years, citizen science has emerged as a powerful new concept to enable the general public, students, and volunteers to become involved in scientific research.
The question of what to do with radioactive waste has dogged political administrations of nuclear-powered electricity-producing nations since the inception of the technology in the 1950s.
Corporate capitalism has ravaged the planet the way HIV ravages the human body, triggering a Critical Mass of cascading environmental, economic, social and political crises.
High speed rail (HSR) is being touted as a strategic investment for connecting people across regions, while also fostering prosperity and smart urban growth.
With current environmental, social and financial challenges facing society and the economy, there has been a rapid growth in interest in the role of social and sustainable enterprise.
À l’instar de bien des voyageurs, Marie-Julie Gagnon s’interroge : comment faire de meilleurs choix pour l’environnement et voir du pays de manière plus éthique ?
Plant-Forward Cuisine is a beautifully illustrated book that promotes the environmental and health benefits of a plant-forward diet and will inspire readers with a range of exciting recipes.
Organic Wesley:A Christian Perspective on Food, Farming, and Faith examines the intersectionof the teachings of John Wesley with the ethics of the contemporary foodmovement.
This book studies the role of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as an advocate for greater environmental responsibility and analyses the major achievements and outcomes of two landmark conferences - Stockholm (1972) and Rio (1992) - which set the agenda for the future role of the UNEP.
This book studies the role of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as an advocate for greater environmental responsibility and analyses the major achievements and outcomes of two landmark conferences - Stockholm (1972) and Rio (1992) - which set the agenda for the future role of the UNEP.
