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Author:

Greer, John Michael.

Title:

The ecotechnic future : envisioning a post-peak world / John Michael Greer.

Publisher:

New Society Publishers,

Copyright Date:

©2009

Description:

xv, 271 pages ; 23 cm

Subject:

Human ecology.
Forecasting.
Ecology.
Social change.
Human ecology--Forecasting.
Twenty-first century--Forecasts.
Technology and civilization--Forecasting.
Social change--Forecasting.
Human evolution--Forecasting.
Forecasting
Ecologie humaine--Prévision.
Vingt et unième siècle--Prévisions.
Technologie et civilisation--Prévision.
Changement social--Prévision.
Homme--Évolution--Prévision.
Écologie humaine.
Prévision.
Écologie humaine--Prévision.
Technologie et civilisation--Prévision.
Homme--Prévision.--Prévision.
human ecology.
Twenty-first century.
Technology and civilization--Forecasting.
Social change--Forecasting.
Human evolution--Forecasting.
Human ecology--Forecasting.
Ecology.
Forecasting.
Human ecology.
Social change.
Framtidstudier.
Forecasts.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-261) and index.

Contents:

1. Beyond the limits -- 2. The way of succession -- 3. A short history of the future -- 4. Toward the ecotechnic age -- 5. Preparations -- 6. Food -- 7. Home -- 8. Work -- 9. Energy -- 10. Community -- 11. Culture -- 12. Science -- 13. The ecotechnic promise.

Summary:

"As peak oil reshapes the terrain of our future, John Michael Greer offers an inspiring vision of cultural evolution rooted in environmental science. For anyone concerned about peak oil and the future of industrial society, this book is an essential guide to the deep patterns of change wracking the world today, and a practical toolkit for building a sustainable future."--Jacket

ISBN:

0865716390
9780865716391

OCLC:

(OCoLC)318876174

LCCN:

2009529785

Locations:

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)