Screen LibraryThe age of low tech : towards a technologically sustainable civilization / Philippe Bihouix ; translated by Chris McMahon ; originally published in French by Editions du Seuil in 2014 as L'Âge des low tech: vers une civilisation techniquement soutenable.
People often believe that we can overcome the profound environmental and climate crises we face by smart systems, green innovations and more recycling. However, the quest for complex technological solutions, which rely on increasingly exotic and scarce materials, makes this unlikely. A best-seller i...
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Bristol University Press
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| Publisher Address: | Bristol : |
| Publication Dates: | 2020. |
| Literature type: | Book |
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English French |
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| Summary: |
People often believe that we can overcome the profound environmental and climate crises we face by smart systems, green innovations and more recycling. However, the quest for complex technological solutions, which rely on increasingly exotic and scarce materials, makes this unlikely. A best-seller in France, this English language edition introduces readers to an alternative perspective on how we should be marshalling our resources to preserve the planet and secure our future. Bihouix skilfully goes against the grain to argue that 'high' technology will not solve global problems and envisages a different approach to build a more resilient and sustainable society. -- |
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Originally published in French by Editions du Seuil in 2014 as L'Âge des low tech : vers une civilisation techniquement soutenable. Translated from French. |
| Carrier Form: | xviii, 179 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9781529213270 1529213274 1529213266 9781529213263 |
| Index Number: | HC79 |
| CLC: | F061.3 |
| Call Number: | F061.3/B594 |