Airplanes, the Environment, and the Human Condition

Airplanes, the Environment, and the Human Condition - Paperback

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Airplanes, the Environment, and the Human Condition

Airplanes, the Environment, and the Human Condition - Paperback

$93.94
Sale price  $93.94 Regular price 

by Hans a. Baer (Author)

The number of airplane flights worldwide continues to grow and is one of the many drivers of climate change. This book examines the aviation industry from an anthropological perspective, focusing on the sector's environmental impact and the challenges facing attempts to shift to more sustainable solutions. Hans Baer outlines how airplanes have become a key component of modern cultural and social life, and how the world system has become increasingly dependent on them to function. He critically examines current efforts to mitigate the climatic impact of the air travel and argues for a significant move away from air transport, suggesting that such a shift may only be achieved through a more fundamental change in the world system.

Author Biography

Hans A. Baer is Principal Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Social Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Number of Pages: 204
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.3 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 01, 2019

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