R.Buckminster Fuller , Jaime Snyder (Editor)
Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9783037781265
- author:
- R.Buckminster Fuller , Jaime Snyder (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lars Muller Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 0.9 x 12.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, Hi
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth by R. Buckminster Fuller is a thought-provoking synthesis of his world view, first published in 1969. This accessible volume explores humanity's great challenges and the principles for avoiding extinction, offering advice on how to guide "spaceship earth" toward a sustainable future. Fuller investigates key questions such as how automation influences individualization and how we can utilize our resources more effectively to realize our potential to end poverty. He also calls for a design revolution of innovation and questions the concept of specialization, providing valuable insights into his visionary ideas. With commentary by Jaime Snyder, this edition provides supplementary material, including background on the texts, factual updates, and interpretation of Fuller's ideas, making it an ideal introduction to his comprehensive perspective on the world's problems.
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