human ecology

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human ecology

Biosphere politics

a cultural odyssey from the middle ages to the new age
1992
Examines the origin and development of modern concepts of security and its impact on the environment, challenging the geopolitical orthodoxy with a call for a new biosphere politics.

In praise of nature

1990
Excerpts and reviews provide a literary review of environmental literature of the last two decades.

The Gaia atlas of future worlds

challenge and opportunity in an age of change
1991
"A Gaia original." Presents formative ideas and holistic approaches to the human and ecological crisis in the world.

The twenty-ninth day

accommodating human needs and numbers to the earth's resources
1978
Examines the problems of overpopulation, food and energy shortages, ecological imbalance, and environmental pollution and the effects of these factors on social and economic systems.

The everything green living book

2007
A guide sustainable living that provides advice and addresses issues concerning energy, home design and construction, furnishings, using cleaning products, food and drink, transportation, recycling, clothes, personal care, vacations, pets, and more.

Human nature

a blueprint for managing the earth-by people, for people
2004
Argues that humans are on the brink of being able to manage nature, discusses issues such as climate stability, extinctions, and global warming, and looks at emerging fields of science, including geonomic, complexity theory, and experimental ecology, and how they might affect the relationship between humans and nature.

Awakening to nature

renewing your life by connecting with the natural world
2001
Offers ideas, thoughts, and suggestions designed to help people connect with nature and reap the benefits of communing with the wild.

Brother eagle, sister sky

1991
A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction.

A look at the environment

1976
Text and photographs explain the importance of a balanced environment, the disturbance to nature caused by cities, and steps we can take to improve our surroundings.

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