Long ago the greeks, thinking this way, gave to the earth the name gaia or, for short, ge. Should, however, you be seeking a scientific foundation for an apocalyptic, end of the humanrace novel, it would be just the ticket. It is running a fever born of increased atmospheric greenhouse gases. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The revenge of gaia is not a book to read should you be feeling a bit down, a bit uncertain about the future, worried about the grandkids. After postulating there was a force for life on earth, in which all biology participates gaia this system may fight back, or limit the species which threatens to overwhelm nature. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But according to james lovelock, the theorys originator, that organism is now sick.
Lynch and others published james lovelock, the revenge. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments20 and provided a number of useful. I dedicate this book to my beloved wife sandy penguin books the revenge of gaia if we had our way this would be on. James lovelocks revenge of gaia john clark the revenge of gaia is the latest work by scientist and futurologist james lovelock with a foreword by his colleague, environmentalist and diplomat sir crispin tickell. The gaia hypothesis proposed that life on earth is a selfregulating system involving the biosphere, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and the pedosphere skin of soil and living organisms, all of which are intimately integrated as an evolving complex system. In 1966 hitchcock and lovelock 6 were able to show that information on the atmospheric composition of a planet was sufficient as prima facia evidence. He is most famous for proposing and popularizing the gaia hypothesis, in which he postulates that the earth functions as a kind of superorganism a term coined by lynn margulis. James ephraim lovelock, is an independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist who lives in dorset, england.
In this disturbing new book, lovelock guides us toward a hard reality. Is provided with menus in 21 languages and it is totally free without any advertisement or restriction free with 30. But according to james lovelock, the theorys originator, that. Gaia a theory of the world james e lovelock youtube. The revenge of gaia is a fascinating insight into the problems that face the entire world with regard to changes in world climate. James lovelock is the author of more than 200 scientific papers and the originator of the gaia hypothesis now gaia theory. There is a classic short story by robert sheckley, the american sciencefiction author, which tells of a group of settlers who land. James ephraim lovelock, ch cbe frs born 26 july 1919 is an independent scientist, environmentalist, and futurist. Lovelock explains that the initial formulation was based on observation, but still lacked a scientific explanation.
There was a need to discover in advance of a landing mission whether or not a planet such as mars bore life. Some editions of the book have a different, less optimistic subtitle. Lovelock proposed that instead of providing negative feedback in the. Why the earth is fighting back and how we can still save humanity 2006 is a book by james lovelock. He has written several books on the subject, including gaia. James lovelock, an eminent scientist and innovative thinker, is best known for his gaia hypothesis, named after the greek goddess of the earth. 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. In the absence of life there would be no free oxygen in the atmosphere. Professor lovelock intends the revenge of gaia to be a wakeup call to spread awareness that the earth is truly in danger. This lovely penguin format makes it a delight to own and have on ones shelf.
It seems possible to simplify and strengthen the gaia theory if we take the strong form of the anthropic principle seriously, which asserts that the universe must be compatible with conscious life, which means that it is most likely that the universe is a living place that contains a spectrum of consciousness. A discussion with the independent scientist james lovelock originator of the gaia theory who has written a new book on the urgency of the global warming threat. Then those enjoying, with the earth, a flux of free solar energy above these critical values would predictably have life whilst those low on the scale, like the cold outer planets, would not. I believe it should be required reading for every decision maker on earth. He rejects free maintain temperature equilibrium, even sylvatrop, philippine forestry research market. James lovelock called his first proposal the gaia hypothesis. Lovelock proposes radical theories that contrast markedly with traditional green thinking as well as forecasting in. James lovelock general presentation and home page in english. Actually, it was the prospect of a wind farm being built near his house in devon. The revenge of gaia, james lovelock shop online for.
Earth will adjust to these stresses, but the human race faces a severe test. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments 8 and provided a number of useful predictions, 9 and hence is properly referred to as the gaia theory. With a phd in medicine, lovelock began his career performing cryopreservation experiments on rodents. Feb 11, 2006 the revenge of gaia by james lovelock allen lane. May 21, 2014 james ephraim lovelock, is an independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist who lives in dorset, england. Buy the revenge of gaia by james lovelock from waterstones today. 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. James lovelock described his previous book, the revenge of gaia, as a wakeup call for humanity. Pdf download the revenge of gaia free unquote books. The gaia hypothesis arose directly from the planetary exploration programme of nasa. The revenge of gaia, james lovelock shop online with free. The key insight of gaia theory is that the entire earth functions as a single living superorganism. A true visionary and a wonderful writer with the ability both to analyze data and convey scientific understandings metaphorically to the lay reader, he sadly seems to have become the 21st century schizoid man through his love for two wholly incompatible entities.
The earth, james lovelock proposes, behaves as if it were a superorganism, made up from all the living things and from their material environment. Get the key points from this book in less than 10 minutes. Lovelock contends that our earth, gaia, is very ill and, alarmingly, will become even sicker due to the effects of global warming. Mar 19, 2015 a video explaining james e lovelock s theory of gaia. James lovelock, the renowned scientist who pioneered the. James lovelock, gaias grand old man the scientist who first theorized that our planet is a biological organism, not merely a rock, discusses life. The revenge of gaia summary by james lovelock overdrive. James lovelock is an internationally recognized scientist, and one of the most promi. Aug 17, 2000 james lovelock, gaias grand old man the scientist who first theorized that our planet is a biological organism, not merely a rock, discusses life on earth and the possibilities for its future. A video explaining james e lovelocks theory of gaia. That is, if it is not too late already to avoid a runaway greenhouse effect.
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. If consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, then lovelock is surely a giant here. Pdf the revenge of gaia download full pdf book download. Gaia as seen through the atmosphere james lovelock. The revenge of gaia james lovelock haftad 9780465041695. Publication date 2006 topics gaia hypothesis, geobiology, biosphere publisher new york. He contends that the nations of the earth must immediately institute a series of drastic actions to reduce carbon emissions and the other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Lovelock has said that by naming his theory after a greek goddess, championed by many non scientists 1, the gaia hypothesis was derided as some kind of neopagan new age religion. The revenge of gaia, by james lovelock the independent. Earths climate in crisis and the fate of humanity by lovelock, james. Pdf the revenge of gaia by james lovelock friedrich soltau.
Downloading these free of charge the revenge of gaia ebooks might make book publishers sad more than their lost earnings however they will not send an armada of lawyers after you. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the revenge of gaia. Sir james lovelock, scientist and investigator, on his gloomiest climate change book so far. Gaia hypothesis village as lovelock at the time bowerchalke, wiltshire, uk. The text of the first and last chapters of teh book in which lovelock first puts forward teh gaia hypothesis. Recent statements by james lovelock 1, the distinguished physicist, are not easy to reconcile with his statements, writings and books over the years, including the vanishing face of gaia. The book introduces the concept of the anticlaw hypothesis. Download fulltext pdf james lovelock, the revenge of gaia. Online access to gaia dr2, ucac4, nomad and ppmxl star catalogues or download the usno ucac4 up to magnitude 16. When he first sketched out his brilliant gaia theory in the 1970s, people around the world embraced it. Not only is there free oxygen, but the proportion of oxygen, about 20%, just happens to be optimal for life. In the revenge of gaia the most important book ever to be published on the environmental crisis lovelock applies gaia theory to climate change.
Get the most important science stories of the day, free in your inbox. 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. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which postulates that the earth functions as a selfregulating system. In the revenge of gaia, bestselling author james lovelock father of climate studies and originator of the influential gaia theory which views the entire earth as a living metaorganismprovides a definitive look at our imminent global crisis. Stark though it was in many respects, in the vanishing face of gaia lovelock says that even though the weather seems cooler. The earth, james lovelock proposes, behaves as if it were a superorganism, made up from all the living things and from their. Jan 27, 2006 the revenge of gaia, by james lovelock. 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. We feel that we belong here as if this planet were indeed our home. James lovelock dr james ephraim lovelock ch cbe frs born july 26, 1919 is a british independent scientist, author, researcher, environmentalist and futurologist. Dystopia sinners in the hands of an angry metaphor. 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. Weve implemented new measures for the safety of our customers and staff, so shipping of orders may be delayed. James lovelocks major concern is rising co2 concentration in the atmosphere, what it is likely to do to us, and what we in turn can do about it.
In the 1970s, the chemist james lovelock proposed the gaia hypothesis, named after the greek earth goddess, gaia. The practical science of planetary medicine, as well as an autobiography, homage to gaia. A new look at life on earth, the ages of gaia and the vanishing face of gaia as well as an autobiography, homage to gaia. A video explaining james e lovelock s theory of gaia. It keeps its climate and its chemistry always comfortable for whatever is the contemporary biosphere. Grab your friends or go it alone as you battle your way across a rich world of scifi, fantasy and humor, collecting loot and superpowered rings along the way. Should, however, you be seeking a scientific foundation for an apocalyptic, endofthehumanrace novel, it would be just the ticket. In the revenge of gaia, bestselling author james lovelock father of climate studies and originator of the influential gaia theory which views the entire earth as. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which postulates that the earth functions as a selfregulating system with a phd in medicine, lovelock began his career performing cryopreservation experiments on rodents, including successfully. Why the earth is fighting back and how we can still save humanity by james lovelock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A new look at life on earth, the ages of gaia and gaia. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which he discusses in this. The revenge of gaia by james lovelock the independent.
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