Man-Made World: Choosing between Progress and Planet: Quarterly Essay 44

Dive into the critical debate of our times with 'Man-Made World: Choosing between Progress and Planet,' Quarterly Essay 44 by Andrew Charlton. This essential reading, published by Black Inc in 2011, delves into the pressing issues that affect both developed and developing nations amidst climate change and economic disparity. In this thought-provoking trade paperback, Charlton explores the intricate balance between environmental sustainability and human advancement, addressing topics such as renewable energy, food scarcity, and global poverty. With 142 pages of in-depth analysis and rich insights, this essay challenges readers to consider the sustainable future of our planet. Along with Charlton's compelling essay, this edition features an insightful piece by renowned author Richard Flanagan, enhancing your understanding of contemporary Australia's socio-political landscape. At Smartfox NZ, we offer this brand-new edition with FREE shipping, ensuring it arrives right to your door within 10 days. Immerse yourself in the critical conversation of progress versus planet and order your copy today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863955522
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 142


Description:
In this groundbreaking essay, Charlton discusses the rift that will shape our future- progress versus planet- rich versus poor. In recent times environmentalists have argued with mounting force that the growth of human activity on our planet is unsustainable. We are, they claim, on a collision course with destiny. But, the developing world counters, environmental threats, dire as they may be, are not the only challenges we face. Indeed, these can seem a distant danger compared to the daily tragedies of life in slums and villages.

Across the globe, economists and environmentalists vie over who has the right response to climate change, population growth and food scarcity. In Australia, this battle has plunged our politics into one of its most tumultuous periods. In Man-Made World Charlton evaluates some of the proposed solutions - renewable and nuclear energy, organic and genetically modified food - argues that our descendants will only thank us if we find a way to preserve both the natural world and human progress.

'Progress has its price. Each step of human advancement has left a foot-print on the planet. Today our two defining challenges are managing climate change and eliminating global poverty. In Copenhagen we learned that these challenges are inseparable.' Andrew Charlton, Man-Made World.

This edition of Quarterly Essay also includes a piece by one of Australia's leading writers, Richard Flanagan, entitled The Australian Disease; On the Decline of Love and the Rise of Non-freedom.

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