James ephraim lovelock, ch cbe frs born 26 july 1919 is an independent scientist, environmentalist, and futurist. James lovelock, who developed his ideas about life regulating the earths environment in the 1960s earth is a perfect planet for life but, according to gaia theory, this is no coincidence. James lovelock called his first proposal the gaia hypothesis but has also used the term gaia theory. In a new preface to this reissued title, he outlines his present state of the debate. 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 began his career performing cryopreservation experiments on rodents, including successfully thawing frozen specimens. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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. 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. How james lovelock introduced gaia to an unsuspecting. In this classic work that continues to inspire many readers, jim lovelock puts forward his idea that the earth functions as a single organism. Gaia is the metaphor for his topdown look at earth literally and what makes it tick. Lovelock is best known as the father of gaia theory, which is now established as the most useful way of understanding the dramatic changes happening to the environment of the earth. Since gaia was first published, many of jim lovelocks predictions have come true and his theory has become a hotly argued topic in scientific circles. The revenge of gaia summary by james lovelock overdrive. I needed to understand what was coming at me in the harrowing form of a force that was at once mythical, scientific, political, and probably religious as well. Jan 28, 2010 james lovelock s the vanishing face of gaia. Read the science files questions and answers from a z by richard zurawski available from rakuten kobo. Apr 27, 2008 james lovelock, who developed his ideas about life regulating the earths environment in the 1960s earth is a perfect planet for life but, according to gaia theory, this is no coincidence. In the revenge of gaia, bestselling author james lovelock father of climate studies and originator of the influential gaia theory which views the entire earth as.
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 idea of gaia may facilitate the task of converting destructive human activities to constructive and cooperative behavior. The gaia theory posits that the earth is a selfregulating complex system. She will need all that he can give to reclaim her own inner strength and rediscover who, what, and when she is. Christopher lovelock has 30 books on goodreads with 1652 ratings. James ephraim lovelock, is an independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist who lives in dorset, england. The time was the bronze to the iron age, the third to first millenniums b. 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.
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. Homage to gaia by james lovelock overdrive rakuten. Sep 30, 2015 book files are stored on servers owned by you. 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. Jim lovelock is an iconic figure in british science, a prophet whose prophecies are coming true. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments20 and provided a number of useful. Books by christopher lovelock author of services marketing. A new look at life on earth 1979, the revenge of gaia 2006, and the vanishing face of gaia 2009. Homage to gaia describes the years of travel and work that led to his crucial scientific breakthroughs in environmental awareness, uncovering how cfcs impact on the ozone layer and creating the concept of gaia, the theory that the earth is a selfregulating system. 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.
Edition, kindle edition by james lovelock author 4. James lovelock, creator of the gaia hypothesis and the greatest environmental. Read the vanishing face of gaia a final warning by james lovelock available from rakuten kobo. The global temperature is rising, the ice caps are melting, and levels of pollution across the world have reached unprec. Since gaia was first published, many of jim lovelock s predictions have come true and his theory has become a hotly argued topic in scientific circles. Stephen miller, 1989 all quotes from james lovelock, taken from the ages of gaia. The vanishing face of gaia ebook by james lovelock. Lynn margulis, department of biology, boston university, 2. Christopher lovelocks most popular book is services marketing. 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. In 1972, when james lovelock first proposed the gaia hypothesisthe idea that the earth is a living. All of this will be familiar to readers of the revenge of gaia, the last book by prominent scientist and environmentalist, james lovelock, which warned of. Almost every debate on global warming, pollution and damage to biodiversity.
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. 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. Our site uses the api of thirdparty sites that store files. For other authors named james lovelock, see the disambiguation page. 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.
Lovelock proposes radical theories that contrast markedly with traditional green thinking as well as forecasting in. 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. Gaia hypothesis village as lovelock at the time bowerchalke, wiltshire, uk. Life maintains the conditions for its own survival. Written for nonscientists, gaia is a journey through time and space in search of evidence in support of a radically different model of our planet.
James lovelock, an eminent scientist and innovative thinker, is best known for his gaia hypothesis, named after the greek goddess of the earth. The title of this presentation is taken directly from this book, by james e. The answer i want to explore today is that conditions are right for life to exist because life exists. Thirdparty sites are multimedia services that allow you to read and download ebooks.
Finding gaia epub by kimberly chapman wealthy, handsome jason truitt appears to have it all. 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. A final warning is a prophetic message for mankind from one of the most influential scientists of our age james lovelocks 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. Lovelock has 25 books on goodreads with 163 ratings. Lovelock and gaia explains how lovelocks remarkable hypothesis is gradually ushering in a scientific revolution. Fiercely debated by biologists, chemists, and cyberneticists, it has been the subject of numerous conferences and a bbc special which. A rough ride to the future isbn 9780241961414 pdf epub. 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. Gaia hypothesis this will serve as an introduction to the gaia hypothesis. Since i knew nothing about dance, it took me several years to find. The gaia hypothesis posits that the earth is alivea self regulating organism in its own right. Benton is available at in several formats for your ereader. Mar 02, 2009 all of this will be familiar to readers of the revenge of gaia, the last book by prominent scientist and environmentalist, james lovelock, which warned of the dire consequences of failing to cut.
Great leaders arose from iraq to eygpt sargon of akkad, gudea of lagash, hammurapi of babylon, and akhenaten of egyptand from these lands of the fertile crescent came the underpinnings of western civilization. This paper contrasts proclus account of the worlds perception of itself with james lovelocks notion that the planet earth, or gaia, is aware of things going on within itself. Lovelock first began thinking that the planet resembles a living entity in the 1960s, while working for a nasa project on how to detect life on mars. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Telecharger adopted love tome 1 pdf alexia gaia epub. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gaia a new look at life on earth introduction most of us at some time or other have pondered the question, how is it that conditions on this planet happen to be just right for life. James lovelock worked as an independent scientist, not answering to a corporate or academic boss. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with some toning to the spine. Pdf after a career as a chemist and engineer, james lovelock proposed the gaia hypothesis in the 1970s with lynn margulis, a biologist.
Lovelocks most popular book is the revenge of gaia. 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. 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. Simply stated, the gaia hypothesis says that the entire planet behaves like a single selfcorrecting biological organism. The gaia hypothesis a, also known as the gaia theory or the gaia principle, proposes.
The coming age of hyperintelligence by james lovelock english version 9780262043649 chm. In his two other books on the subject, lovelock set the record straight. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which he discusses in this. Earths climate crisis and the fate of humanity article pdf available in critical criminology 161. The science files, an hourly radio callin talk show about science. Sir james lovelock, scientist and investigator, on his gloomiest climate change book so far. Lovelock, james, 1919, lovelock, james, 1919, gaia hypothesis, gaia hypothesis. 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. Lovelock explains that the initial formulation was based on observation, but still lacked a scientific explanation. Stated simply, the idea is that we may have discovered a living being bigger, more ancient, and more complex than anything from our wildest dreams. He is best known for proposing the gaia hypothesis, which postulates that the earth functions as a selfregulating system.
Lynch and others published james lovelock, the revenge of gaia. This contrast illuminates several key differences between contemporary theories of perception and the neoplatonic world view. James lovelock 1 this page covers the author of homage to gaia. 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. The gaia hypothesis has since been supported by a number of scientific experiments 8 and provided a number of useful predictions, 9 and hence is properly referred to as the gaia theory. Gottgensconservation biologyhans papers 2010tilman and downing 1994 nature. James lovelock called his first proposal the gaia hypothesis. Get the key points from this book in less than 10 minutes. Please click button to get the gaia hypothesis book now. May 21, 2014 james ephraim lovelock, is an independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist who lives in dorset, england. Why the earth is fighting back and how we can still save humanity by james lovelock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lovelocks 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. Aug 27, 2010 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.
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Lovelock extols the need for a more holistic approach to science after its centuries of moving towards ever more specialization and reductionism. 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. This may turn out to be one of the epochal insights of the 20th. As such, he could pursue studies where ever they led him.
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