{"title":"Tom Wessels","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eTom Wessels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a notable author and ecologist celebrated for his insightful exploration of ecological and sustainability themes. Wessels combines the eye of a scientist with the passion of a conservationist, bringing readers a profound understanding of our natural world and the urgent need for sustainable living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most compelling works, \u003cem\u003eThe Myth of Progress – Toward a Sustainable Future\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges conventional beliefs about economic and social advancement. Through engaging narratives and scientific analysis, Wessels makes a persuasive case for re-evaluating our understanding of growth and resource management, emphasising the importance of aligning with nature’s limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom Wessels’ books are ideal for readers interested in \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a blend of educational insights and captivating storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or a curious reader eager to learn about sustainability, Wessels' works promise to enlighten and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to discover the thought-provoking ideas of Tom Wessels and delve into the intricacies of our environment and the path towards a more sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-myth-of-progress-toward-a-sustainable-future-by-tom-wessels-9781684581528","title":"The Myth of Progress – Toward a Sustainable Future","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful argument that our current path toward progress, based on continual economic expansion and inefficient use of resources, runs contrary to three foundational scientific laws.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling, cogently argued, and acclaimed book, Tom Wessels demonstrates how our current path toward progress, based on continual economic expansion and inefficient use of resources, runs contrary to three foundational scientific laws that govern all complex natural systems. It is a myth, he contends, that progress depends on a growing economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWessels explains his theory with his three laws of sustainability: the law of limits to growth; the second law of thermodynamics, which exposes the dangers of increased energy consumption; and the law of self-organization, which results in the marvellous diversity of such highly evolved systems as the human body and complex ecosystems. Wessels argues that these laws, scientifically proven to sustain life in its myriad forms, have been cast aside since the eighteenth century, first by Western economists, political pragmatists, and governments attracted by the idea of unlimited growth, and more recently by a global economy dominated by large corporations, in which consolidation and oversimplification have created large-scale inefficiencies in both material and energy usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWessels makes scientific theory readily accessible by offering examples of how the laws of sustainability function in the complex systems we can observe in the natural world around us. Demonstrating that all environmental problems have their source in a disregard for the laws of sustainability, he concludes with an impassioned argument for cultural change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition has a new preface wherein the author regards \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of Progress\u003c\/i\u003e as his most important work. It has been in constant demand since it was first published in 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855033290988,"sku":"9781684581528","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1d640e6371f6ab6f7443467a8ea44c73.jpg?v=1759262240"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-wessels.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}