The Biosphere and Noosphere Reader; Global Environment, Society and Change

The Biosphere and Noosphere Reader; Global Environment, Society and Change

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Book Description

The Reader is the first comprehensive history of the noosphere and biosphere. Drawing on classical influences, modern parallels, and insights into the future, the Reader traces the emergence of noosphere and biosphere concepts within the concept of environmental change. Reproducing material from seminal works, both past and present, key ideas and writings of prominent thinkers are presented, including Bergson, Vernadsky, Lovelock, Russell, Needham, Huxley, Medawar, Toynbee and Boulding, and extensive introductory pieces by the editors draw attention to common themes and competing ideas.

The Biosphere and Noosphere Reader includes an introduction by former Sovier Premier Mikhail Gorbachev.

About the Author
Paul R. Samson is a Global Environmental Assessment Fellow at Harvard University. David Pitt works for the United Nations in Geneva.

The Biosphere and Noosphere Reader,David Pitt,Routledge,0415166454,Biosphere,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Environmental policy,Human Geography,Human ecology,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Public Affairs & Administration,Social aspects,Management of land & natural resources,Philosophy of mind,Science / Environmental Science

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