{"title":"Paul Wapner","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Wapner is a distinguished voice in the realm of environmental thought and practice. Known for his insightful contributions to the Science \u0026amp; Nature category, Wapner navigates the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. His works challenge readers to ponder the ethical and existential questions surrounding environmental degradation and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his pivotal works, \u003cem\u003eIs Wildness Over?\u003c\/em\u003e, invites contemplation on the concept of wildness in an increasingly human-dominated era. Through this book, Wapner raises provocative questions about our role in nurturing or diminishing the wild aspects of our planet. His eloquent writing prompts a deeper understanding of what it means to coexist harmoniously with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Wapner’s books are not just educational resources but a call to action, guiding readers towards a more conscious and reflective approach to environmental stewardship. Ideal for enthusiasts of nature and science, his writings offer a profound exploration of modern ecological challenges and the strategic mindsets needed to address them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"is-wildness-over-by-paul-wapner-9781509532124","title":"Is Wildness Over?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelected as one of The Progressive’s ‘Favourite Books of 2020’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWildness was once integral to our ancestors' lives as they struggled to survive in an unpredictable environment. Today, most of us live in relative stability, insulated from the vicissitudes of nature. Wildness is over, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWrong, argues leading environmental scholar Paul Wapner. Wildness may have disappeared from our immediate lives, but it’s been catapulted up to the global level. The planet itself has gone into spasm - calving glaciers, wildfires, heatwaves, mass extinction, and rising oceans all represent the new face of wildness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRejecting paths offered by geoengineering and de-extinction to bring the Earth under control, Wapner calls instead for ‘rewilding’. This involves relinquishing the desire for comfort at all costs and welcoming greater uncertainty into our own lives. To save ourselves from global ruin, it is time to stop sanitizing and exerting mastery over the world and begin living humbly in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854620545260,"sku":"9781509532124","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509532124.jpg?v=1759249613"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-wapner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}