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01788aam a2200277Ka 4500 001 251F87B66BCC11E4A924FB80DAD10320 003 SILO 005 20141114010204 008 140205s2013 sz ah e b 000 0 eng 020 $a 3037781262 020 $a 9783037781265 040 $d SILO 100 1 $a Fuller, R. Buckminster $q (Richard Buckminster), $d 1895-1983. 245 10 $a Operating manual for spaceship earth / $c R. Buckminster Fuller ; series editor, Jaime Snyder. 250 $a New ed. 260 $a Baden, Switzerland : $b Lars MuÌller Publishers, $c 2014. 300 $a 151 p. : $b ill., facisms. ; $c 19 cm. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (p. 149) and index. 505 0 $a Introduction -- Comprehensive propensities -- Origins of specialization -- Comprehensively commanded automation -- Spaceship earth -- General systems theory -- Synergy -- Integral functions -- The regenerative landscape -- Index -- Appendix. 520 $a "One of Fuller's most popular works, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth, is a brilliant synthesis of his world view. In this very accessible volume, Fuller investigates the great challenges facing humanity. How will humanity survive? How does automation influence individualization? How can we utilize our resources more effectively to realize our potential to end poverty in this generation? He questions the concept of specialization, calls for a design revolution of innovation, and offers advice on how to guide "spaceship earth" toward a sustainable future." -- Book jacket. 650 0 $a Technology $x Philosophy. 650 0 $a Technology and civilization. 700 1 $a Snyder, Jaime. 941 $a 1 952 $l CAPH522 $d 20141114011236.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=251F87B66BCC11E4A924FB80DAD10320Initiate Another SILO Locator Search