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Human civilization exists within a remarkably thin layer of habitability, supported by planetary systems most of us rarely notice and none of us fully control.
Unseen Foundations: Above, Under, Within reveals the hidden architecture that makes life at the Earth's surface possible: the atmosphere that holds heat and carries water, the deep ocean that absorbs energy and regulates climate, the crust that supports cities and continents, and the planetary interior that drives tectonic motion and generates magnetic protection.
These systems are often studied separately. This book brings them together as one continuous vertical structure. Air depends on ocean. Ocean circulation depends on heat rising from within the planet. Everything visible rests on processes already in motion.
John S. Pritchett explores how humanity came to mistake long periods of stability for permanence. He examines why technological power often advances faster than understanding, why measurement does not automatically provide control, and why planetary thresholds may be crossed without a dramatic warning.
The central question is not whether the Earth will endure. It will. The question is whether human systems are designed to endure with it.
Moving from science into ethics, infrastructure, governance, and long-term resilience, Unseen Foundations asks what responsibility means when some systems can be altered but not easily repaired, while others remain entirely beyond intervention. It argues for orientation rather than mastery, adaptation rather than rigid control, and durability rather than efficiency without margin.
Accessible, wide-ranging, and deeply reflective, this book offers a new way to understand humanity's place within a dynamic planet.
The foundations of modern life are unseen, interconnected, and indifferent to human intention. Everything we build depends on how well we recognize-and live within-their limits.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Human civilization exists within a remarkably thin layer of habitability, supported by planetary systems most of us rarely notice and none of us fully control.Unseen Foundations: Above, Under, Within reveals the hidden architecture that makes life at the Earth's surface possible: the atmosphere that holds heat and carries water, the deep ocean that absorbs energy and regulates climate, the crust that supports cities and continents, and the planetary interior that drives tectonic motion and generates magnetic protection.These systems are often studied separately. This book brings them together as one continuous vertical structure. Air depends on ocean. Ocean circulation depends on heat rising from within the planet. Everything visible rests on processes already in motion.John S. Pritchett explores how humanity came to mistake long periods of stability for permanence. He examines why technological power often advances faster than understanding, why measurement does not automatically provide control, and why planetary thresholds may be crossed without a dramatic warning.The central question is not whether the Earth will endure. It will. The question is whether human systems are designed to endure with it.Moving from science into ethics, infrastructure, governance, and long-term resilience, Unseen Foundations asks what responsibility means when some systems can be altered but not easily repaired, while others remain entirely beyond intervention. It argues for orientation rather than mastery, adaptation rather than rigid control, and durability rather than efficiency without margin.Accessible, wide-ranging, and deeply reflective, this book offers a new way to understand humanity's place within a dynamic planet.The foundations of modern life are unseen, interconnected, and indifferent to human intention. Everything we build depends on how well we recognize-and live within-their limits. This profound exploration reveals the invisible, interconnected layers of our world, challenging us to trade the illusion of mastery for a sustainable harmony with the planet's indifferent rhythms. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798349471612
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Human civilization exists within a remarkably thin layer of habitability, supported by planetary systems most of us rarely notice and none of us fully control.Unseen Foundations: Above, Under, Within reveals the hidden architecture that makes life at the Earth's surface possible: the atmosphere that holds heat and carries water, the deep ocean that absorbs energy and regulates climate, the crust that supports cities and continents, and the planetary interior that drives tectonic motion and generates magnetic protection.These systems are often studied separately. This book brings them together as one continuous vertical structure. Air depends on ocean. Ocean circulation depends on heat rising from within the planet. Everything visible rests on processes already in motion.John S. Pritchett explores how humanity came to mistake long periods of stability for permanence. He examines why technological power often advances faster than understanding, why measurement does not automatically provide control, and why planetary thresholds may be crossed without a dramatic warning.The central question is not whether the Earth will endure. It will. The question is whether human systems are designed to endure with it.Moving from science into ethics, infrastructure, governance, and long-term resilience, Unseen Foundations asks what responsibility means when some systems can be altered but not easily repaired, while others remain entirely beyond intervention. It argues for orientation rather than mastery, adaptation rather than rigid control, and durability rather than efficiency without margin.Accessible, wide-ranging, and deeply reflective, this book offers a new way to understand humanity's place within a dynamic planet.The foundations of modern life are unseen, interconnected, and indifferent to human intention. Everything we build depends on how well we recognize-and live within-their limits. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798349471612
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Human civilization exists within a remarkably thin layer of habitability, supported by planetary systems most of us rarely notice and none of us fully control.Unseen Foundations: Above, Under, Within reveals the hidden architecture that makes life at the Earth's surface possible: the atmosphere that holds heat and carries water, the deep ocean that absorbs energy and regulates climate, the crust that supports cities and continents, and the planetary interior that drives tectonic motion and generates magnetic protection.These systems are often studied separately. This book brings them together as one continuous vertical structure. Air depends on ocean. Ocean circulation depends on heat rising from within the planet. Everything visible rests on processes already in motion.John S. Pritchett explores how humanity came to mistake long periods of stability for permanence. He examines why technological power often advances faster than understanding, why measurement does not automatically provide control, and why planetary thresholds may be crossed without a dramatic warning.The central question is not whether the Earth will endure. It will. The question is whether human systems are designed to endure with it.Moving from science into ethics, infrastructure, governance, and long-term resilience, Unseen Foundations asks what responsibility means when some systems can be altered but not easily repaired, while others remain entirely beyond intervention. It argues for orientation rather than mastery, adaptation rather than rigid control, and durability rather than efficiency without margin.Accessible, wide-ranging, and deeply reflective, this book offers a new way to understand humanity's place within a dynamic planet.The foundations of modern life are unseen, interconnected, and indifferent to human intention. Everything we build depends on how well we recognize-and live within-their limits. This profound exploration reveals the invisible, interconnected layers of our world, challenging us to trade the illusion of mastery for a sustainable harmony with the planet's indifferent rhythms. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798349471612
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