Anthropolis - A Tale of Two Cities
"You mean there ain't no cars here!" Jay Jones' initial reaction may well be shared by the reader. It will soon be forgotten in the adventure of exploring Anthropolis, a utopian community in the mountains of Colorado.
Anthropolis - A Tale of Two Cities is a contemporary utopian novel in the spirit of Callenbach's Ecotopia and Bellamy's Looking Backward. It embodies a broad social commentary on contemporary politics, economics, education, health, social policy, urban design, housing, environmental issues and personal values which challenges accepted conventions and assumptions.
Anthropolis' premise is that the world's ecological and social problems will not be resolved by some grandiose technological "fix". Rather, individuals and communities must rethink priorities, values and responsibilities: long-term solutions to environmental and social problems require significant changes in institutions and lifestyle. A more humane, people-sensitive world presupposes physical, political, social and economic systems committed to people rather than to abstract concepts. Anthropolis envisions a sustainable urban society offering a qualitatively better life for its residents and reverent accommodation with the natural environment.
The story takes place in Anthropolis, an auto-free city in the mountains of Colorado, during the 2020 World Peace Conference. Anthropolis was selected to host the conference on global social and environmental problems in recognition of its environmental leadership. Professors John Jones of Atlanta and Caleb Smith of Anthropolis collaborate on a presentation comparing the experiences of Atlanta and Anthropolis in adapting to the challenges of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. Anthropolis' raison d’être is a more rational approach to human and ecological issues; Atlanta faces successive crises hampered by an infrastructure built during the era of cheap energy. The adventures of the Jones family and the Smiths are interwoven with the philosophical backdrop of the conference.
Hank Winkler, the conference moderator, offers a succinct description of the rationale behind Anthropolis' founding: "[We had] ... one simple goal: to create an urban environment that nurtured man and respected nature, that recognized man's place in an intricately interconnected world. We strove to create physical space that allowed the best qualities of human beings to flourish, a civilizing, humanizing environment. We call it a 'humane planning ethic'. We have deliberately attempted to put man at peace with his environment."
Other themes include supportive neighborhoods, a strong sense of community, empowered citizens and socially responsible consumerism. Anthropolis will appeal to individuals committed to achieving a better, fairer, more livable world. It's the author's unabashed hope that a week in Anthropolis will challenge the reader's perspective toward social, political and environmental issues.
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Anthropolis - A Tale of Two Cities is a contemporary utopian novel in the spirit of Callenbach's Ecotopia and Bellamy's Looking Backward. It embodies a broad social commentary on contemporary politics, economics, education, health, social policy, urban design, housing, environmental issues and personal values which challenges accepted conventions and assumptions.
Anthropolis' premise is that the world's ecological and social problems will not be resolved by some grandiose technological "fix". Rather, individuals and communities must rethink priorities, values and responsibilities: long-term solutions to environmental and social problems require significant changes in institutions and lifestyle. A more humane, people-sensitive world presupposes physical, political, social and economic systems committed to people rather than to abstract concepts. Anthropolis envisions a sustainable urban society offering a qualitatively better life for its residents and reverent accommodation with the natural environment.
The story takes place in Anthropolis, an auto-free city in the mountains of Colorado, during the 2020 World Peace Conference. Anthropolis was selected to host the conference on global social and environmental problems in recognition of its environmental leadership. Professors John Jones of Atlanta and Caleb Smith of Anthropolis collaborate on a presentation comparing the experiences of Atlanta and Anthropolis in adapting to the challenges of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. Anthropolis' raison d’être is a more rational approach to human and ecological issues; Atlanta faces successive crises hampered by an infrastructure built during the era of cheap energy. The adventures of the Jones family and the Smiths are interwoven with the philosophical backdrop of the conference.
Hank Winkler, the conference moderator, offers a succinct description of the rationale behind Anthropolis' founding: "[We had] ... one simple goal: to create an urban environment that nurtured man and respected nature, that recognized man's place in an intricately interconnected world. We strove to create physical space that allowed the best qualities of human beings to flourish, a civilizing, humanizing environment. We call it a 'humane planning ethic'. We have deliberately attempted to put man at peace with his environment."
Other themes include supportive neighborhoods, a strong sense of community, empowered citizens and socially responsible consumerism. Anthropolis will appeal to individuals committed to achieving a better, fairer, more livable world. It's the author's unabashed hope that a week in Anthropolis will challenge the reader's perspective toward social, political and environmental issues.
Anthropolis - A Tale of Two Cities
"You mean there ain't no cars here!" Jay Jones' initial reaction may well be shared by the reader. It will soon be forgotten in the adventure of exploring Anthropolis, a utopian community in the mountains of Colorado.
Anthropolis - A Tale of Two Cities is a contemporary utopian novel in the spirit of Callenbach's Ecotopia and Bellamy's Looking Backward. It embodies a broad social commentary on contemporary politics, economics, education, health, social policy, urban design, housing, environmental issues and personal values which challenges accepted conventions and assumptions.
Anthropolis' premise is that the world's ecological and social problems will not be resolved by some grandiose technological "fix". Rather, individuals and communities must rethink priorities, values and responsibilities: long-term solutions to environmental and social problems require significant changes in institutions and lifestyle. A more humane, people-sensitive world presupposes physical, political, social and economic systems committed to people rather than to abstract concepts. Anthropolis envisions a sustainable urban society offering a qualitatively better life for its residents and reverent accommodation with the natural environment.
The story takes place in Anthropolis, an auto-free city in the mountains of Colorado, during the 2020 World Peace Conference. Anthropolis was selected to host the conference on global social and environmental problems in recognition of its environmental leadership. Professors John Jones of Atlanta and Caleb Smith of Anthropolis collaborate on a presentation comparing the experiences of Atlanta and Anthropolis in adapting to the challenges of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. Anthropolis' raison d’être is a more rational approach to human and ecological issues; Atlanta faces successive crises hampered by an infrastructure built during the era of cheap energy. The adventures of the Jones family and the Smiths are interwoven with the philosophical backdrop of the conference.
Hank Winkler, the conference moderator, offers a succinct description of the rationale behind Anthropolis' founding: "[We had] ... one simple goal: to create an urban environment that nurtured man and respected nature, that recognized man's place in an intricately interconnected world. We strove to create physical space that allowed the best qualities of human beings to flourish, a civilizing, humanizing environment. We call it a 'humane planning ethic'. We have deliberately attempted to put man at peace with his environment."
Other themes include supportive neighborhoods, a strong sense of community, empowered citizens and socially responsible consumerism. Anthropolis will appeal to individuals committed to achieving a better, fairer, more livable world. It's the author's unabashed hope that a week in Anthropolis will challenge the reader's perspective toward social, political and environmental issues.
Anthropolis - A Tale of Two Cities is a contemporary utopian novel in the spirit of Callenbach's Ecotopia and Bellamy's Looking Backward. It embodies a broad social commentary on contemporary politics, economics, education, health, social policy, urban design, housing, environmental issues and personal values which challenges accepted conventions and assumptions.
Anthropolis' premise is that the world's ecological and social problems will not be resolved by some grandiose technological "fix". Rather, individuals and communities must rethink priorities, values and responsibilities: long-term solutions to environmental and social problems require significant changes in institutions and lifestyle. A more humane, people-sensitive world presupposes physical, political, social and economic systems committed to people rather than to abstract concepts. Anthropolis envisions a sustainable urban society offering a qualitatively better life for its residents and reverent accommodation with the natural environment.
The story takes place in Anthropolis, an auto-free city in the mountains of Colorado, during the 2020 World Peace Conference. Anthropolis was selected to host the conference on global social and environmental problems in recognition of its environmental leadership. Professors John Jones of Atlanta and Caleb Smith of Anthropolis collaborate on a presentation comparing the experiences of Atlanta and Anthropolis in adapting to the challenges of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. Anthropolis' raison d’être is a more rational approach to human and ecological issues; Atlanta faces successive crises hampered by an infrastructure built during the era of cheap energy. The adventures of the Jones family and the Smiths are interwoven with the philosophical backdrop of the conference.
Hank Winkler, the conference moderator, offers a succinct description of the rationale behind Anthropolis' founding: "[We had] ... one simple goal: to create an urban environment that nurtured man and respected nature, that recognized man's place in an intricately interconnected world. We strove to create physical space that allowed the best qualities of human beings to flourish, a civilizing, humanizing environment. We call it a 'humane planning ethic'. We have deliberately attempted to put man at peace with his environment."
Other themes include supportive neighborhoods, a strong sense of community, empowered citizens and socially responsible consumerism. Anthropolis will appeal to individuals committed to achieving a better, fairer, more livable world. It's the author's unabashed hope that a week in Anthropolis will challenge the reader's perspective toward social, political and environmental issues.
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| BN ID: | 2940011976216 |
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| Publisher: | Daniel Fischer |
| Publication date: | 12/21/2010 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 168 |
| File size: | 1 MB |
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