Airplanes, the Environment, and the Human Condition

by Hans A. Baer

Book Overview

The number of airplane flights worldwide continues to grow and is one of the many drivers of climate change. This book examines the aviation industry from an anthropological perspective, focusing on the sector's environmental impact and the challenges facing attempts to shift to more sustainable solutions. Hans Baer outlines how airplanes have become a key component of modern cultural and social life, and how the world system has become increasingly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367186055
• ISBN13: 9780367186050
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.3"