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Discover 'The Contamination of the Earth,' a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate relationship between industrialization and environmental degradation. This essential read addresses the alarming impact of pollution in global capitalism, detailing the toxic legacy from the waste of early tanneries to the pervasive use of pesticides in the twentieth century. As we delve into the deep-seated issues of chemical contamination—spanning fertilizers, diesel emissions, oil spills, and the infamous plastic pollution in our oceans—this book provides a comprehensive social and political history of industrial pollution. With 480 pages, this trade paperback edition published in 2022 by RANDOM HOUSE US offers insights into how economic progress has often come at the expense of our planet's health. Ideal for environmentalists, historians, and politically minded readers, this book is a crucial resource for understanding both the past and future of ecological sustainability. How did humanity's march towards economic progress lead to such extensive soil and water contamination? What are the long-term effects of industrial pollution on our ecosystems? Find the answers within these pages. Ensure your voice is part of the conversation about pollution as you educate yourself with 'The Contamination of the Earth.' Order now to begin your journey through the crucial narratives of environmental awareness and responsibility. Delivery information: This product is available for shipping across New Zealand with fast and reliable service, ensuring you receive your copy in no time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780262542739
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 480
Description:
The trajectories of pollution in global capitalism, from the toxic waste of early tanneries to the poisonous effects of pesticides in the twentieth century.
Through the centuries, the march of economic progress has been accompanied by the spread of industrial pollution. As our capacities for production and our aptitude for consumption have increased, so have their byproducts--chemical contamination from fertilizers and pesticides, diesel emissions, oil spills, a vast "plastic continent" found floating in the ocean. The Contamination of the Earth offers a social and political history of industrial pollution, mapping its trajectories over three centuries, from the toxic wastes of early tanneries to the fossil fuel energy regime of the twentieth century.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780262542739
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 480
Description:
The trajectories of pollution in global capitalism, from the toxic waste of early tanneries to the poisonous effects of pesticides in the twentieth century.
Through the centuries, the march of economic progress has been accompanied by the spread of industrial pollution. As our capacities for production and our aptitude for consumption have increased, so have their byproducts--chemical contamination from fertilizers and pesticides, diesel emissions, oil spills, a vast "plastic continent" found floating in the ocean. The Contamination of the Earth offers a social and political history of industrial pollution, mapping its trajectories over three centuries, from the toxic wastes of early tanneries to the fossil fuel energy regime of the twentieth century.