{"title":"Steven Hawley","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound insights of \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Hawley\u003c\/strong\u003e, an author renowned for his contributions to the Science \u0026amp; Nature genre. With a passion for uncovering the complexities of the natural world, Hawley delivers engaging narratives that blend scientific expertise with accessible storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eCracked\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking book that delves into the intricate and often fragile relationship between humans and the environment. Through meticulous research and captivating prose, Hawley invites readers to re-evaluate their understanding of nature and humanity's role within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Hawley's books are essential reads for anyone interested in the interplay of science, nature, and society. His work not only informs but also challenges readers to think critically about the environmental issues facing our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cracked-by-steven-hawley-9781938340772","title":"Cracked","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century's big dam building binge has come to light. What started out as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Governments plugged the nation's rivers in a misguided attempt to turn them into revenue streams. Water control projects' main legacy will be one of needless ecological destruction, fostering a host of unnecessary injustices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estimated 800,000 dams in the world can't be blamed for destroying the earth's entire biological inheritance, but they play an outsized role in that destruction. \u003ci\u003eCracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Crazy World\u003c\/i\u003e is a kind of speed date with the history of water control—its dams, diversions, and canals, and just as importantly, the politics and power that evolved with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamples from the American West reveal that the costs of building and maintaining a sprawling water storage and delivery complex in an arid world—growing increasingly arid under the ravages of climate chaos—are well beyond the benefits furnished. Success stories from Patagonia and the Blue Heart of Europe point to a possible future where rivers run free and the earth restores itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854415679724,"sku":"9781938340772","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4f51327d4c748922e81bd778b227f796.jpg?v=1759270535"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-hawley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}