To the Ends of the Earth
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To the Ends of the Earth
To the Ends of the Earth by Richard Weller invites readers on an enlightening odyssey, traversing a curated assemblage of 120 distinct locations that serve as symbolic snapshots of contemporary global culture. This intellectually invigorating journey spans the breadth of our planet—from the mysterious depths of the ocean to the awe-inspiring expanse of outer space. Weller expertly categorises these culturally significant sites into six thematic chapters: Paradises, Utopias, Machines, Monsters, Ruins, and Instruments. Each chapter offers a unique lens through which to view the interconnectedness and complexity of modern civilisation.
Within these pages, readers will encounter a diverse array of locales, each with its own compelling narrative. The tour includes iconic landmarks such as Steve Jobs' visionary Apple Park in California, juxtaposed with the serene biodiversity of a national park in Costa Rica. It journeys to the conservation efforts at a remote field station for wild orangutans in Borneo and marvels at the ambitious environmental initiative of the Great Green Wall in Central Africa. Exploring further, the book elucidates the socio-political intricacies embodied by the Trump resort, Mar-a-Lago, and the contentious border wall between Israel and Palestine.
This publication is a celebration of the extraordinary aspects of the world today, offering a thoughtful examination of its most significant places. Accompanying the insightful narratives are custom-made maps, meticulously crafted specifically for this book, providing geographical context and enhancing the reading experience. The maps serve as visual guides that enrich the narrative, inviting readers to go beyond words and truly visualise the locales being described.
To the Ends of the Earth is not just a book but an invitation to embark on a unique and fascinating world tour that challenges perceptions and sparks curiosity about the places that shape our lives and future. It’s an essential read for those passionate about geography, culture, and the transformative power of spaces.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783035627930
Publisher: Birkhauser
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 January 2024
Country: Switzerland
Imprint: Birkhauser
Illustration: 133 Illustrations, color
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 577g
Pages: 312
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About the Author
Richard Weller is professor and former chair of landscape architecture and urbanism at the University of Pennsylvania, where he (together with Fritz Steiner) established the Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology. He is co-founder (with Tatum Hands) and former creative director of LA+ Interdisciplinary Journal of Landscape Architecture, founding director (with Vladimir Sitta) of Australian design firm Room 4.1.3., and holds adjunct professorships at the University of Western Australia and the University of New South Wales. His work has been frequently awarded in international design competitions and exhibited internationally, including at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, the MAXXI Gallery in Rome, the Canadian Design Museum in Toronto, and the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. His publications include Room 4.1.3: Innovations in Landscape Architecture (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2005), Boomtown 2050: Scenarios for a Rapidly Growing City (University of Western Australia Press, 2009), Made in Australia: The Future of Australian Cities (UWAP, 2013), Transects (ORO Editions, 2014), Design with Nature Now (Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, 2019), Beautiful China: Reflections on Landscape Architecture in Contemporary China (ORO Editions, 2020), The Landscape Project (AR+D Publishing, 2022), and An Art of Instrumentality (ORO Editions, 2023). ‘The Atlas for the End of the World,’ Weller’s recent research work on biodiversity and cities, has been published in National Geographic and Scientific American, while his related research and design project to establish a ‘World Park’ is currently being considered for implementation by UNESCO.
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