Timescapes of Modernity

The Environment and Invisible Hazards

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Gebonden, 256 blz. | Engels
Taylor & Francis | 1e druk, 1998
ISBN13: 9780415162746
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Taylor & Francis 1e druk, 1998 9780415162746
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Timescapes of Modernity explores the relationship between time and environmental and socio-cultural concerns. Using examples such as the BSE crisis, the Sea Empress oil pollution and the Chernobyl radiation Barbara Adam argues that environmental hazards are inescapably tied to the successes of the industrial way of life. Global markets and economic growth; large-scale production of food; the speed of transport and communication; the 24 hour society and even democratic politics are among the invisible hazards we face. With this unique 'timescape' perspective the author dislodges assumptions about environmental change, enables a rethinking of environmental problems and provides the potential for new strategies to deal with environmental hazards.

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ISBN13:9780415162746
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:256
Druk:1

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