Transforming the Global Biosphere

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Summary: Ecological Strategies
Review: This book offers bold initiatives for addressing
alarming trends in ecological degradation. Maynard,
who lays out the problems with scientific expertise,
has done an intensive amount of research into global
environmental threats and catastrophes. But he doesn't
stop at simply raising awareness. He gives us
strategies that resonate with intelligence and
purpose, from totally revamping educational systems to
tapping into geothermal and electromagnetic power
sources. The book is jam-packed with thought-provoking
ideas - and ideals. It's a must-read for anyone who
cares about the future of Earth. ..

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Summary: A comprehensive survey of challenges and solution paths.
Review: Transforming the Global Biosphere is a comprehensive compendium of the global environmental issues that will frame human attention over the next century. Even more importantly, it demonstrates a quality of mind that is capable of meeting these challenges, where such a mind is open, versatile, complementary, creative, and unconstrained by habits of convention. It implicates an education where such minds might be nurtured according to "authentic interests," which underpins creativity with far stronger foundations than those provided by normative training.

Rating:
Summary: A comprehensive survey of challenges and solution paths.
Review: Transforming the Global Biosphere is a comprehensive compendium of the global environmental issues that will frame human attention over the next century. Even more importantly, it demonstrates a quality of mind that is capable of meeting these challenges, where such a mind is open, versatile, complementary, creative, and unconstrained by habits of convention. It implicates an education where such minds might be nurtured according to "authentic interests," which underpins creativity with far stronger foundations than those provided by normative training.