Almost every debate on global warming, pollution and damage to biodiversity references this idea at some point, and with good reason, as it is an interesting idea. Actually, it was the prospect of a wind farm being built near his house in devon. But based on james lovelock, the speculations originator. James ephraim lovelock, ch cbe frs is an independent scientist, environmentalist, and futurist. In the revenge of gaia, bestselling author james lovelock father of climate studies and originator of the influential gaia. Gaia a new look at life on earth james lovelock is an independent scientist, inventor, author, and has been an honorary. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which postulates that the earth functions as a selfregulating system with a phd in medicine, lovelock. The gaia hypothesis, first put forth in the mid1960s, and published in book form in 1975, has had a radical effect on scientific views of evolution and the environment.
James lovelock, environmental guru and creator of gaia theory, has a new book out. Stephen miller, 1989 all quotes from james lovelock, taken from the ages of gaia. Sir james lovelock, scientist and investigator, on his gloomiest climate change book so far. Pdf sacred gaia ebooks includes pdf, epub and kindle. And the theory of the living planet paperback april 30, 2005. Elected a fellow of the royal society in 1974, james lovelock is the author of more than 200 scientific papers and the originator of the gaia hypothesis now gaia theory. The revenge of gaia download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
He was elected fellow of the royal society in 1974 and in 1990 was awarded the first amsterdam prize for the environment by the royal netherlands academy of arts and sciences. I find nick lanes arguments much more convincing, and i am sure lovelock should have been aware of this work. Written for nonscientists, gaia is a journey through time and space in search of evidence with which to support a new and radically different model of our planet. James lovelock, creator of the gaia hypothesis and the greatest environmental thinker of our time, has produced an astounding new theory about future of life on earth.
James lovelock gave this name to his hypothesis after a suggestion from the novelist william goldingwho was living in the same village as lovelock at the time bowerchalkewiltshireuk. The gaia hypothesis was first scientifically formulated in the 1960s by the independent research scientist james lovelock, as a consequence of his work for nasa on methods of detecting life on mars. Gaia hypothesis village as lovelock at the time bowerchalke, wiltshire, uk. Divine, human and nonhuman relationships in a threeway model 6. This classic work is now reissued in new covers with a new preface by the author. James lovelock, in full james ephraim lovelock, born july 26, 1919, letchworth garden city, hertfordshire, england, english chemist, medical doctor, scientific instrument developer, and author best known for the creation and promulgation of the gaia hypothesis, an idea rooted in the notion that all life on earth is part of an entity that regulates earths surficial and atmospheric processes. Ridiculed by some, gaia theory the idea that all living and nonliving components on earth work together to promote life is gaining support. The revenge of gaia by james lovelock download the revenge of gaia by james lovelock pdf. Pdf gaia a new look at life on earth download ebook for free. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Read james lovelock et al the earth and i online, read in mobile or kindle. On the occasions over the past decade or so when i visited him at his home in a remote and wooded part of devon to discuss his work and share our thoughts, i found him equipped with a mass of books and papers and a small outhouse where he was able to perform experiments and devise the inventions that. The coming age of hyperintelligence by james lovelock mobi, epub,pdf nonfiction philosophy, science 0. A typical gaia spore would be a spaceship containing humans and other organisms travelling to another habitable location far away from earth. In contrast to conventional belief that living matter is passive in the face of. A rough ride to the future isbn 9780241961414 pdf epub. James lovelock gaia a new look at life on earth world of. The gaia hypothesis of james lovelock was codeveloped with and vigorously promoted by lynn margulis, but most. Together, the planet and all its separate living organisms form a single selfregulating body, sustaining life and helping it evolve through time. Although best known to the layman for gaia, lovelock has been wellrespected by other scientists for decades. James lovelock bestselling author of the revenge of gaia james lovelock. On the occasions over the past decade or so when i visited him at his home in a remote and wooded part of devon to discuss his work and share our thoughts, i found him equipped with a mass of books and papers and a small outhouse where he was able to perform experiments and devise the inventions that have supported him.
How james lovelock introduced gaia to an unsuspecting world we have learned so much about our home planet in the three decades since james lovelock wrote gaia. The science of gaia the gaia hypothesis is first of all a serious scientific theory, suggested in the mid 70s in several papers by james lovelock and lynn margulis, and seriously set forth in 1979 by lovelock in his book gaia. Discover the biography of a foremost pioneer in the development of environmental concepts throughout the world. The text of the first and last chapters of teh book in which lovelock first puts forward teh gaia hypothesis. The revenge of gaia by james lovelock the independent. James lovelock called his first proposal the gaia hypothesis.
We all know of mother earth even the greeks called her gaia. James lovelock will go down in history as the scientist who changed our view of the earth from a barren rock covered with a thin coating of life. Lovelock proposes radical theories that contrast markedly with traditional green thinking as well as forecasting in stark detail what may occur if action is not taken. In this classic work that continues to inspire its many readers, james lovelo. Pdf james lovelock et al the earth and i download ebook.
Stark though it was in many respects, in the vanishing face of gaia lovelock says that even though the weather seems cooler and pollution lessens as the recession bites, the environmental problems we will face in the twentyfirst century are even more terrifying than he previously realised. So, when doing research for writing my next novel, i went back to studying further the writings of james lovelock s many books. Published in 1979, gaia offered a radically new hypothesis. Lovelock s gaia theory was written in the 1970s, but by now has become one of the most iconic environmental and scientific hypotheses, and for that reason alone, it is worth a read. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which postulates that the earth functions as a selfregulating system. We are buried beneath mountains of fastaccumulating data. Lovelock s eclecticism and scientific independence for nearly five decades allowed him to follow the logic of his own thinking no matter how original and.
Earths climate in crisis and the fate of humanity by lovelock, james. Lovelock is a 1994 science fiction novel by orson scott card and kathryn h. The originator of the gaia theory offers the vision of a future epoch in which humans and artificial intelligence together will help the earth survive. James lovelock is the author of more than 200 scientific papers and the originator of the gaia hypothesis now gaia theory. How james lovelock introduced gaia to an unsuspecting world. When he first sketched out his brilliant gaia theory in the 1970s, people around the world embraced it, and within a short time gaia has moved from the margins of scientific. In the 1960s, an english scientist names james lovelock formulated a groundbreaking and highly controversial explanation. The man who achieved global fame for his theory that the whole earth is a single organism now believes that we can only hope that the earth will take care of itself in the face of completely unpredictable. James lovelock general presentation and home page in english. A resolute independence has shaped james lovelock s life as a scientist. Jan 18, 2001 james lovelock is a worldrenowned scientist and inventor whose work on detecting cfcs chlorofluorocarbons in our environment led him to develop a new theory about our planet. James lovelocks web site the international homepage. James lovelock is an independent scientist, inventor, and author. Lovelock explains that the initial formulation was based on observation, but still lacked a scientific explanation.
James lovelock backs down on climate alarm anthony watts april 23, 2012 msnbc reports that the lack of temperature rise in the last 12 years has convinced environmentalist james lovelock the gaia hypothesis that the climate alarmism wasnt warranted. The man who achieved global fame for his theory that the whole earth is a single organism now believes that we can only hope that the earth will take care. The earth, james lovelock proposes, behaves as if it were a superorganism, made up from all the living things and from their material environment. This book explores a potential candidate proposed by james lovelock when he chose the name gaia for the fragile, complex system through which living phenomena modify the earth. Lovelock proposes radical theories that contrast markedly with traditional green thinking as well as forecasting in. Buy james lovelock ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Consider it an illustrated guide to how the world works. A new look at life on earth 1979, the revenge of gaia 2006, and the vanishing face of gaia. James lovelock worked as an independent scientist, not answering to a corporate or academic boss. The revenge of gaia ebook by james lovelock rakuten kobo.
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The novels eponymous narrator takes his name from james lovelock, the scientistinventor who formulated the gaia hypothesis, which figures heavily in the book. A new look at life on earth, the ages of gaia and gaia. A biography of our living earth, i felt that this would be the place to begin. A biography of our living earth, first edition 1988, second edition 1995, 2000. A new look at life on earth pdf free download epdf. It is an idea which deeply startles us, and in the process, may help us as a species to make the necessary jump to planetary awareness. Written for nonscientists, this is an original work in which james lovelock puts forward his inspirational idea that life on earth functions as a single organism. With a phd in medicine, lovelock began his career performing cryopreservation experiments on rodents, including successfully thawing frozen specimens. We have learned so much about our home planet in the three decades since james lovelock wrote gaia. In this classic work that continues to inspire its many readers, jim lovelock puts forward his idea that life on earth functions as a single organism. Professor james lovelock is one of the worlds leading scientists. While science and theology are often seen as contraries, which negate or dilute one another, gaia theory harmonizes both systems of thought. As a result, he has many patents, originated the gaia law, invented a device that discovered the reason for the ozone hole, then helped solve that issue temporarily, it turns out.
James lovelock is a worldrenowned scientist and inventor whose work on detecting cfcs chlorofluorocarbons in our environment led him to develop a new theory about our planet. Access a free summary of the revenge of gaia, by james lovelock and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I dedicate this book to my beloved wife sandy penguin books the revenge of gaia if we had our way this would be on. Mar 27, 20 a resolute independence has shaped james lovelocks life as a scientist. The revenge of gaia by james lovelock the book site. The idea of gaia may facilitate the task of converting destructive human activities to constructive and cooperative behavior. A final warning is a prophetic message for mankind from one of the most influential scientists of our age james lovelock s gaia theory, the idea that our planet is a living, selfregulating system, has transformed the way we see our planet and what is now happening to it. She will need all that he can give to reclaim her own inner strength and rediscover who, what, and when she is.
After postulating there was a force for life on earth, in which all biology participates gaia this system may fight back, or limit the species which threatens to overwhelm nature. The key perception of gaia theory is that all the earth features as a single residing superorganism. The revenge of gaia is a scientific book by esteemed scientist james lovelock which discusses the effect human activity is having on the planet and what if anything can be done to halt the damage we have already caused. The gaia hypothesis james lovelock 1979 earth is a super organism it is alive like one single organism name is from greek earth godess gaia one step further than mother earth lovelock is a reputable scientist with a hypothesis that it pretty far out proposed as a testable scientific hypothesis. In this classic work that continues to inspire many readers, jim lovelock puts forward his idea that the earth functions as a single organism. A new look at life on earth, the revenge of gaia, the vanishing face of gaia, and a rough ride to the future. Finding gaia, however, is only the beginning, for where he has used his talents toward prosperity, hers have brought loss, isolation, abduction, and unspeakable torture. James lovelock is a visionary character, a colourful person and an independent scientific thinker and inventor. The gaia hypothesis posits that the earth is alivea self regulating organism in its own right. James lovelock english chemist, doctor, and author britannica. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments20 and provided a number of useful.
Sustainable development officer division for sustainable development department of economic and social affairs new york, ny, usa. The author also pointed out problems in the experiments done by lovelock and his students to prove lovelock s claim that at no point in the history of the earth was the oxygen level in the atmosphere higher than 25%. The ages of gaia a biography of our living earth by james lovelock 255 pages, paperback, w. He has been writing for very many years on subjects relating to the dangers of damage to the environment we inhabit. James lovelock is an independent scientist, environmentalist, and originator of the gaia theory which considers the earth a living and evolving system striving to regulate itself so that contemporary life can flourish.
James lovelock is the originator of the gaia hypothesis now gaia theory. Click download or read online button to get gaia book now. Click download or read online button to get the revenge of gaia book now. A new look at life on earth kindle edition by lovelock, james. Gaia, the scientific theory founded by james lovelock in 1979, embraces the earth as a whole, dynamic entity whose sum is always larger than its parts. James ephraim lovelock, ch cbe frs born 26 july 1919 is an independent scientist, environmentalist, and futurist. The ages of gaia explains lovelock s theory that the earth is a living organism. Jan 28, 2010 james lovelock s the vanishing face of gaia. Publication date 2006 topics gaia hypothesis, geobiology, biosphere publisher new york. James lovelock, creator of the gaia hypothesis and the greatest environmental thinker of our time, has produced. A rough ride to the future james lovelock download.
His methods were influential in the theories of cryonics. James lovelock described his previous book, the revenge of gaia, as a wakeup call for humanity. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The key insight of gaia theory is that the entire earth functions as a single living superorganism. To set out some alternative views of humanitys relationship to, and. The revenge of gaia is a fascinating insight into the problems that face the entire world with regard to changes in world climate. Novacene by james lovelock overdrive rakuten overdrive. The book describes how the living earth may work, today, and in ages past, based on the latest research of lovelock and others. She, as a concept, has been the basis of a belief that lasts the length of recorded history. James lovelock english chemist, doctor, and author. A new look at life on earth may continue to divide opinion, but nobody can deny that the book offers a powerful insight into the creative thinking of its author, james e. How james lovelock introduced gaia to an unsuspecting. The practical science of planetary medicine, as well as an autobiography, homage to gaia. Interview with james lovelock, the creator of the gaia hypothesis.
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