He has written three books on the subject gaia a new look at life on earth, the ages of gaia and gaia the practical science of planetary medicine, as well as an autobiography, homage to gaia. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the revenge of gaia. The revenge of gaia is a fascinating insight into the problems that face the entire world with regard to changes in world climate. Feb 26, 2009 james lovelock described his previous book, the revenge of gaia, as a wakeup call for humanity. We feel that we belong here as if this planet were indeed our home. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which postulates that the earth functions as a selfregulating system. Why did the public love james lovelocks gaia theory so much while scientists hated it. Stark though it was in many respects, in the vanishing face of gaia lovelock says that even though the weather seems cooler and pollution lessens as the recession bites, the environmental problems we will face in the twentyfirst century are even more terrifying than he previously realised. The book describes how the living earth may work, today, and in ages past, based on the latest research of lovelock and others. More recently, professor lovelock published his new book, the revenge of gaia. James lovelock, one of the giants of environmental thinking, argues passionately and poetically that, although global warming is now inevitable, we are not yet too late to save at least part of human civilization. The revenge of gaia, by james lovelock the independent. Gaia a new look at life on earth by james lovelock.
The revenge of gaia by james lovelock world of books. A biography of our living earth, first edition 1988, second edition 1995, 2000. He has written several books on the subject, including gaia. Lovelock proposes radical theories that contrast markedly with traditional green thinking as well as forecasting in stark detail what may occur if action is not taken promptly. The key insight of gaia theory is that the entire earth functions as a single living superorganism. Apr 30, 2008 david suzuki talks with james lovelock about the origins of his gaia hypothesis, which suggests that the earth is one organism. James lovelock is the originator of gaia theory, on which he has written several books. James lovelock, independent scientist, environmentalist, and futurist james lovelock is the originator of the gaia hypothesis now gaia theory. James lovelock called his first proposal the gaia hypothesis. Buy the revenge of gaia penguin celebrations reprint by james lovelock isbn.
There is a classic short story by robert sheckley, the american sciencefiction author, which tells of a group of settlers who land. Actually, it was the prospect of a wind farm being built near his house in devon. James lovelock will go down in history as the scientist who changed our view of the earth from a barren rock covered with a thin coating of life. The ages of gaia explains lovelock s theory that the earth is a living organism. A final warning is a prophetic message for mankind from one of the most influential scientists of our age. The revenge of gaia by james lovelock boomerang books. James lovelock explains gaia hypothesis on the sacred balance.
Get the key points from this book in less than 10 minutes. In an age where we are battling tooth and nail against climate change, this classic book takes us back to a time where the seed of. In the revenge of gaia the most important book ever to be published on the environmental crisis lovelock applies gaia theory to climate. The biota and the biosphere taken together form a part but not all of gaia. James lovelock is in favor of the use of clean nuclear energy, respectful of the environment. A new look at life on earth, the ages of gaia and gaia. The revenge of gaia by james lovelock the independent. The revenge of gaia by james lovelock penguin books new.
Lovelock explains that the initial formulation was based on observation, but still lacked a scientific explanation. The ages of gaia a biography of our living earth by james lovelock 255 pages, paperback, w. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which he discusses in this. May 21, 2014 james ephraim lovelock, is an independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist who lives in dorset, england. James lovelock, environmental guru and creator of gaia theory, has a new book out. Just as the shell is part of the snail, so the rocks, the air, and the oceans are part of gaia. Should, however, you be seeking a scientific foundation for an apocalyptic, end of the humanrace novel, it would be just the ticket. Why the earth is fighting back and how we can still save humanity kindle edition by lovelock, james. The revenge of gaia, james lovelock shop online for. Earth will adjust to these stresses, but the human race faces a severe test. The revenge of gaia download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Earths climate crisis and the fate of humanity by james e. James lovelock has since published several follow up books and back in april, an exhibition was opened at the science museum honouring him and his lifes work james lovelock reflects on gaias legacy. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments20 and provided a number of useful.
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There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Consider it an illustrated guide to how the world works. James ephraim lovelock, ch, cbe, frs, is an independent scientist, author, researcher, environmentalist, and futurist who lives in devon, england. Meet the independent thinker who is never far from the intellectual fray degrees, awards and prizes. The revenge of gaia, why the earth is fighting back and. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We ignore james lovelocks apocalyptic vision of the future, the revenge of gaia, at our peril, says robin mckie. James lovelock general presentation and home page in english. James lovelock is a visionary character, a colourful person and an independent scientific thinker and inventor. Should, however, you be seeking a scientific foundation for an apocalyptic, endofthehumanrace novel, it would be just the ticket. It is already too late, lovelock says, to prevent the global. This short book, written at the age of eightysix after a lifetime engaged in the science of the earth, is his testament.
He was elected a fellow of the royal society in 1974. Gaia hypothesis the gaia hypothesis is an ecological hypothesis proposing that the biosphere and the physical components of the earth atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere are closely integrated to form a complex interacting system that maintains the climatic and biogeochemical conditions on earth in a preferred homeostasis. The practical science of planetary medicine, as well as an autobiography, homage to gaia. Why the earth is fighting back and how we can still save humanity is a dire warning. Since gaia was first published, jim lovelocks hypothesis has become a hotly debated topic in scientific circles. The revenge of gaia by lovelock james, first edition. James ephraim lovelock, ch cbe frs born 26 july 1919 is an independent scientist, environmentalist, and futurist. James lovelock s bestselling the revenge of gaia why the earth is fighting back and how we can still save humanity is a dire warning against the unchecked growth of civiliz. Revenge of gaia by lovelock, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The revenge of gaia by james lovelock penguin books.
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