Earth Matters The Earth Sciences, Philosophy, and the Claims of Community

As we enter the 21st century, the Earth sciences are becoming the central disciplines that define the natural limits of resources and ecosystems. A true understanding of this shift requires a combination of philosophic reflection and scientific information and perspectives. Despite this, little has been written about the changing roles of the Earth sciences in society, nor on what philosophy can contribute toward the goal of living more gently on the planet. In this volume, Robert Frodeman has collected the thoughts of some of the most forward-looking scholars from the Earth sciences, philosophy, and public policy on this topic.Frodeman, Robert is the author of 'Earth Matters The Earth Sciences, Philosophy, and the Claims of Community', published 0017 under ISBN 9780130119964 and ISBN 0130119962.