The Anthropocene: The Human Era and How It Shapes Our Planet

For more than two decades, award-winning science and environmental journalist, Christian Schwägerl 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. Schwägerl 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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Synergetic Press
Published: 11/01/2014
ISBN: 9780907791546
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Foreword 02/26/2015