Books

Silent Spring (by Rachel Carson, 1962)

The book documented detrimental effects of pesticides on the environment, particularly on birds. Carson accused the chemical industry of spreading disinformation, and public officials of accepting industry claims uncritically.

The Limits to Growth (by Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows, Jørgen Randers, and William W. Behrens III, 1972)

A book about the computer modelling of exponential economic and population growth with finite resource supplies.

Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things(by Michael Braungart and William McDonough, 2002)

The book calls for a radical change in industry: a switch from a cradle-to-grave pattern to a cradle-to-cradle pattern.

No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies (by Naomi Klein, 1999)

The book focuses on branding and corporate censorship. Naomi Klein tells a story

of rebellion and self-determination in the face of our new branded world.

Square foot gardening (by Mel Bartholomew, 2005)

The book speaks about the practice of planning and creating small but intensively planted gardens. The practice combines concepts from other organic gardening methods, including a strong focus on compost.

100 Ways to Save the World (by Johan Tell, 2006)

This work outlines what individuals can do in their day-to-day lives to make a positive difference on the environment. Beautiful full-color photos complement the easy-to-implement ideas.

The Revenge of Gaia: Why the Earth Is Fighting Back - and How We Can Still Save Humanity (by James Lovelock, 2006)

James Lovelock, one of the giants of environmental thinking, argues passionately and poetically that, although global warming is now inevitable, we are not yet too late to save at least part of human civilization. This short book, written at the age of eighty-six after a lifetime engaged in the science of the earth, is his testament.

Sunship Earth: An Acclimatization Program for Outdoor Learning (by Steve van Matre, 1979)

A guide to a five-day program designed to help elementary-age children understand their world by using all five senses.

Experience and Education (by John Dewey, 1938)

The book provides a concise and powerful analysis of education. Dewey argues that the quality of an educational experience is critical and stresses the importance of the social and interactive processes of learning.

Beyond Learning By Doing: Theoretical Currents in Experiential Education (by Jay W. Roberts, 2012)

What is experiential education? What are its theoretical roots? Where does this approach come from? Offering a fresh and distinctive take, this book is about going beyond "learning by doing" through an exploration of its underlying theoretical currents.

I Love My World (by Chris Holland, 2012)

A new guidebook to rekindle the naturally playful spirit and develop a deep connection with nature from an early age. The book is full of bushcraft, environmental art, nature awareness and outdoor play activities, as well as mentoring tips and beautiful images.

This changes everything ( by Naomi Klein, 2014)

A book talking about how in order to really tackle the issue of climate change we should talk about the real reasons that are causing it. If we want to deal with the climate crisis we have to abandon the "free-market" ideology, restructure the current global economy and political system.

Watching giants - the secret lives of whales (by Elin Kelsey, 2008)

An introduction into scientific research and the world of cetaceans. A combination of personal accounts, interviews with scientists, and interesting facts about cetaceans.

 Eco-warriors: Understanding the radical environmental movement (by Rik Scarce, 2007)

An in-depth look into the "radical" environmental movement. It provides better understanding of the movement by telling the history, motives and philosophy of people and organisations behind some of the actions.

Plastic Ocean: How a Sea Captain's Chance Discovery Launched a Determined Quest to Save the Oceans (by Charles Moore, 2011)

A book on the dark side of plastic - plastic pollution of oceans and potential health impacts on organisms.

A New Green History of the World: The Environment & the Collapse of Great Civilizations (by Clive Ponting, 2007)

A study of the relationship between the environment and human history. It shows how growth of societies caused their downfall after reaching the point when the environment could not sustain them anymore.

Respect for Nature: A Theory of Environmental Ethics (by Paul W. Taylor, 2011)

By drawing on biology, moral philosophy, and environmental science the author forms a biocentric environmental ethics - ethics in which all life has value.

The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World (by Bjørn Lomborg, 2011)

A provocative book by a former Greenpeace member. The author examines major environmental issues using data from internationally recognized research institutes and documents that the world has actually improved.

What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses (by Daniel Chamovitz, 2012)

Using our senses (sight, smell, touch, hearing, memory, awareness) as a guideline, the author explores how plants experience the world.

Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust (by Charles Patterson, 2001)

This book examines the relationship between humans and animals, origins of human supremacy over animals and draws parallels between the industrialized slaughter of animals and humans in modern times.

99% Ape: How Evolution Adds Up (by Jonathan Silvertown, 2009)

An introduction to evolution.

The Human Age: The World Shaped (by Us by Diane Ackerman, 2015)

Humans dominate this world and are currently the main driving force of changes. This book comprises new human related scientific discoveries, possible future environmental threats and innovative solutions to some environmental issues.

 

Human Universe (by Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen, 2014)

By combining natural history and astronomy authors present our evolution from apes to space explorers and show why humanity seems to be unique in the universe.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (by Yuval Noah Harari, 2015)

A chronicle of human history from its prehistoric beginnings to present times. The book ends with provocative scenarios of and questions on the future of humankind.

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