Earthly Order: How Natural Laws Define Human Life

Earthly Order: How Natural Laws Define Human Life provides an accessible exposition of the latest foundational knowledge on how natural and social systems science can inform planetary crises, and proposes that we should seek to understand latent structures and patterns that permeate all systems and develop an earthly order that is socially functional and sustainable.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

The Covid-19 Pandemic has sparked widespread concern worldwide about the interconnectedness of the environment and society at a fundamental structural level. Earthly Order: How Natural Laws Define Human Life offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the latest foundational insights into how natural and social systems science can inform global crises. Throughout history, humanity has either attempted to conquer or submit to the natural order, whereas we should strive to comprehend the underlying structures and patterns that permeate all systems and establish an earthly order that is socially functional and sustainable. In contemporary political discourse, the question of what should constitute a global order is frequently debated, while scientists grapple with identifying the fundamental conditions of natural order. Author Saleem H. Ali presents a readable synthesis of these discussions, offering practical guidance for the public through a range of current examples related to environmental decision-making by consumers, governments, and industries.

Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197640272