Gaia in Turmoil is a collection of essays from notable scientists that aim to acknowledge the current ecological challenges of our times and to find solutions to them.
It is firmly rooted in the Gaian theory that the entire biosphere is a single complex ecosystem with the living things in it responsible for shaping the system and vice-versa.
Why We Love Gaia in Turmoil
This book is packed with top notch contributors, including Lynn Margulis (one of the founders of the concept of Gaia Theory) and it covers a wide-range of topics.
Whether you’re concerned with politics, economics, education, ethics, policy, science or more, there’s something in here that addresses your key area of concern.
It is also a positive message. There’s no doom and gloom here, just an acknowledgement of the problem and then tangible solutions to it. That’s great news for all of us.
Final Thoughts
Upbeat, interesting and compelling, Gaia in Turmoil is a worthy read for anyone with concerns over the impact mankind has on the planet and how to undo our excesses.
If you’re searching for answers like those offered in Gaia in Turmoil, you may also find them in Scientists on Gaia, Earth in Human Hands and Gaia: An Atlas of Planetary Management.
You can grab a copy online here.