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Explore the thought-provoking insights of Paul Wapner in 'Is Wildness Over?', a must-read book that challenges our perception of nature and survival. This compelling title, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, delves into humanity's disconnect from the wildness that was once essential to our ancestors' existence. With 160 pages of engaging content, Wapner argues that while wildness may seem diminished in our daily lives, it has simply shifted to a global scale, manifesting through climate crises like wildfires, mass extinction, and rising sea levels. Embrace the call for 'rewilding' - a shift toward accepting uncertainty and relinquishing our grip on control. This book is essential for anyone interested in environmental issues, sustainability, and the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world. Ignite your curiosity and provoke thoughtful discussions with 'Is Wildness Over?' as you reflect on the importance of embracing wildness in our modern lives. Enjoy the benefits of free shipping on this essential read, but please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Make your purchase today and redefine your understanding of wildness.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509532124
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160
Description:
Selected as one of The Progressive™s ÂFavourite Books of 2020™Wildness was once integral to our ancestors' lives as they struggled to survive in an unpredictable environment Today, most of us live in relative stability insulated from the vicissitudes of nature. Wildness is over, right?Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Wrong, argues leading environmental scholar Paul Wapner. Wildness may have disappeared from our immediate lives, but it™s been catapulted up to the global level. The planet itself has gone into spasm - calving glaciers, wildfires, heatwaves, mass extinction, and rising oceans all represent the new face of wildnessĂ‚Â Ă‚Â Rejecting paths offered by geoengineering and de-extinction to bring the Earth under control, Wapner calls instead for Ârewilding™. This involves relinquishing the desire for comfort at all costs and welcoming greater uncertainty into our own lives. To save ourselves from global ruin, it is time to stop sanitizing and exerting mastery over the world and begin living humbly in it.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509532124
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160
Description:
Selected as one of The Progressive™s ÂFavourite Books of 2020™Wildness was once integral to our ancestors' lives as they struggled to survive in an unpredictable environment Today, most of us live in relative stability insulated from the vicissitudes of nature. Wildness is over, right?Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Wrong, argues leading environmental scholar Paul Wapner. Wildness may have disappeared from our immediate lives, but it™s been catapulted up to the global level. The planet itself has gone into spasm - calving glaciers, wildfires, heatwaves, mass extinction, and rising oceans all represent the new face of wildnessĂ‚Â Ă‚Â Rejecting paths offered by geoengineering and de-extinction to bring the Earth under control, Wapner calls instead for Ârewilding™. This involves relinquishing the desire for comfort at all costs and welcoming greater uncertainty into our own lives. To save ourselves from global ruin, it is time to stop sanitizing and exerting mastery over the world and begin living humbly in it.