Airplanes, the Environment, and the Human Condition (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Hans A. Baer
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	204
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-19265-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > Aerospace & air transport industries > General
LSN:	0-367-19265-9
Barcode:	9780367192655

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