Death of Nature

Author: Wu Guosheng, Wu Xiaoying, Cao Nanyan, Ye Chuang
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Publish Date: 1999-04-01
Features: This book is part of the "Green Classics Library." In the history of the global environmental movement, many green works have moved countless readers with their profound insights into life and nature, meticulous descriptions of beautiful wilderness, awareness of the destruction of homes and survival crises, and historical reflections on modern life concepts. Many of these works, upon publication, caused great public shock and became bestsellers, some even hailed as the "Green Bible." This book is one such renowned green classic, exploring how the Scientific Revolution justified the exploitation of nature, the expansion of trade, and the enslavement of women, shaping the dilemmas faced by the industrial society of the 20th century and establishing strong connections between historical events of past centuries. It also provides a deep and insightful discussion on the long-standing debate between the organicist and mechanistic views of nature and life, while taking a pivotal step in clarifying the complexity of the relationship between women and nature.