Operating manual for spaceship earth / R. Buckminster Fuller ; series editor, Jaime Snyder.

Main entry:

Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster), 1895-1983.

Title & Author:

Operating manual for spaceship earth / R. Buckminster Fuller ; series editor, Jaime Snyder.

Edition:

New ed.

Publication:

Baden, Switzerland : Lars Müller Publishers, 2008.

Description:

151 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 19 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 149) and index.
Introduction -- Comprehensive propensities -- Origins of specialization -- Comprehensively commanded automation -- Spaceship earth -- General systems theory -- Synergy -- Integral functions -- The regenerative landscape -- Index -- Appendix.

Summary:

"One of Fuller's most popular works, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth, is a brilliant synthesis of his world view. In this very accessible volume, Fuller investigates the great challenges facing humanity. How will humanity survive? How does automation influence individualization? How can we utilize our resources more effectively to realize our potential to end poverty in this generation? He questions the concept of specialization, calls for a design revolution of innovation, and offers advice on how to guide "spaceship earth" toward a sustainable future."--Jacket

Resources:
Cover

ISBN:

9783037781265 (pbk.)
3037781262 (pbk.)

Subject:

Technology Philosophy.
Technology and civilization.
Technologie Philosophie.
Technologie et civilisation.
Teknik-teori, filosofi.
Teknik och samhälle.
Erde Menschheit Überleben Synergetik.
Menschheit Erde Überleben Synergetik.
Überleben Menschheit Erde Synergetik.
Synergetik Überleben Menschheit Erde.

Added entries:

Snyder, Jaime.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 259692
Call No.: BIB 190610
Status: Available

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