Urban Planning in Planet Earth’s Tragedy of the Commons

by Richard S Bolan

Urban Planning in Planet Earth's 'Tragedy of the Commons' explores the immediate challenges from climate change and environmental destruction. The critical problems lie in (1) the rapid growth of urban population throughout the globe, (2) the global dominance of today's corporatist-oligopolistic economy including its power over governmental and social institutions, and (3) the challenges arising from new technology, including artificial intelligence, robotics, agriculture and warfare. These contemporary forces require a new approach to the problems of urban growth and development if we are to adequately address Planet Earth's 'Tragedy of the Commons.' The final chapters recommend a broader scope of transdisciplinary education for urban plannning along with improvements in other forms of education to provide greater social responsibility from both corporate and political leaders.

226 pages, Paperback

Published October 3, 2019

Reviews

[Alejandra Owens]

The book shows the different impacts certain aspects of urban society have over mother nature, such as the population density within the urban areas, the number of transportation along with their fuel consumption, and even the waste management of the area, as each element of an urban society contributes to the overall harm to our habitat.

[Amira Mcbride]

Having a detailed account of urban planning, its effect on the planet, and providing some solutions to certain problems has left me with a positive impression with this book, this is mainly because the information stored within has caught my interest as it is not commonly known to the general public.

[Sophia Savage]

Every chapter contains fascinating statements about the harmful effects of bad urban development on our planet. The information from different sources supports these points helps to validify the statements. Overall, the book provides readers a bountiful source of knowledge regarding the impact human beings have on our environment and the means to mitigate the impact.

[Harold Sparks]

I was impressed with the amount of information regarding the impacts of urban planning on the ecosystem, the author has placed into his work, arranging it all into eight chapters dedicating to a specific topic such as population growth, the rise of corporations, and technology to name just a few of the topics.

[Brooks Green]

The book consists of eight chapters, each dedicated to a certain aspect regarding the standard for human cohabitation. It brings out some interesting facts and ideas for improving the current conditions in our planet, the addition of references after each chapter helps in gathering more information and understanding the authors perspective.

[Magdalena Choi]

The insight the author provides in regards to the advances of technology and how it can improve existing systems is nothing short of intriguing, it also provides readers with information about the current condition of our ecosystem. The statements here are all backed up by several credible sources that are shared with the readers after each chapter.

[Jo Newcomb]

The book is filled to the brim with intriguing claims regarding the detrimental effects of poor urban planning on our ecosystem. These claims are backed up with facts from different sources as well, allowing the reader to confirm for themselves the validity of the claims.

[Ciara Reyes]

What one could learn from this "textbook" is nothing to scoff at, as it goes into great details about various subject matters regarding the effects of human urbanization and corporate influences on our environment. It also provides readers with a means to research the issue on their own, to provide an unbiased opinion.

[Tara Preston]

Interesting topic of discussion, this book piqued my interest due to the several chapters dedicated to the betterment of the status quo of human society, such as the possible reduction in the number of natural disasters by maintaining and caring for the environment in a more proactive manner instead of a reactive one.

[Fiona Butler]

The book is divided into eight parts, each of which focuses on a different element of the modern standard for social cohabitation. The book depicts the various effects that respective facets of society have on nature. Each chapter is overflowing with alarming statements regarding the destructive effects of bad urban planning on our ecology.

[Kolten Wheeler]

A book that changes a person's understanding of the impact humanity has over the environment around us, the composition of this book consists of facts and statements from various credible sources along with the means to acquire the source of each statement in the form of references at the end of each chapter.