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Breathe: Investigations into Our Atmospherically Entangled Future
Breathe: Investigations into Our Atmospherically Entangled Future
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Excellent- More about Breathe: Investigations into Our Atmospherically Entangled Future
Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Birkhauser
This book delves into the intricate relationship between breathing, the atmosphere, and the design of a sustainable and inclusive future in the face of a changing climate. It uncovers the interconnectedness of societal activities with the air and the atmosphere, highlighting the profound and performative nature of these elements. By acknowledging this entanglement, the book emphasizes the importance of recognizing the air, atmosphere, and climate as central agents in shaping our planetary existence.
The carefully curated collection features renowned authors from diverse fields, each offering their unique perspectives, observations, and examples. Their contributions inspire us to reimagine our modes of social action and design, fostering a more sustainable and equitable world.
The book explores various themes, including the politics of air and climate, the ethics of environmental stewardship, and the potential for innovative technologies and practices to mitigate climate change and promote sustainability. It also examines the role of art, literature, and cultural practices in shaping our understanding and response to the changing climate.
Through its multidisciplinary approach, this book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of the complex dynamics between breathing, the atmosphere, and the design of a sustainable future. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, activists, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of environmentalism, social justice, and human well-being.
Contributors to this book include:
Bruno Latour, a renowned sociologist and philosopher, explores the political and ethical dimensions of air and climate.
Eva Horn, a historian and environmentalist, examines the historical and cultural connections between humans and the air.
Heather Davis, a climate scientist, discusses the scientific basis of climate change and the challenges and opportunities for mitigation and adaptation.
David Life, a philosopher and environmentalist, explores the ethical and philosophical implications of our relationship with the natural world.
Bronislaw Szerszynski, a physicist and environmentalist, explores the physical and chemical processes of the air and atmosphere.
Jean-Paul Thibaud, a philosopher and cultural theorist, examines the role of imagination and creativity in shaping our response to climate change.
Gernot Böhme, a biologist and environmentalist, explores the ecological and biodiversity implications of climate change.
Peter Sloterdijk, a philosopher and social theorist, examines the political and social dimensions of environmentalism.
Rosetta Sarah Elkin, a cultural theorist and artist, explores the role of aesthetics and the arts in shaping our understanding of the environment.
Wolfgang Kessling, a physicist and environmentalist, explores the role of technology and innovation in addressing climate change.
Anja Thierfelder, a sociologist and environmentalist, examines the social and cultural dynamics of sustainable development.
Matthias Schuler, a historian and environmentalist, explores the historical and cultural roots of environmentalism.
Tomás Saraceno, a biologist and environmentalist, explores the relationship between biodiversity and climate change.
Klaus K. Loenhart, a physicist and environmentalist, explores the role of energy and sustainability in the design of a sustainable future.
In conclusion, this book offers a thought-provoking and inspiring exploration of the relationship between breathing, the atmosphere, and the design of a sustainable and inclusive future. By recognizing the entanglement of societal activities with the air and the atmosphere, it encourages us to rethink our modes of social action and design, fostering a more sustainable and equitable world. The contributions of renowned authors from diverse fields provide valuable insights and perspectives, contributing to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face in the face of a changing climate.
Dimension: 330 x 240 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783035612103
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