The Future of Europe - Forward-Thinking Considerations on Environmental Design in Post-Industrial Societies

Author: (Finnish) P?r H?jer, translated by Liu Han
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book starts from the perspectives of ecology and environment, urban planning, and the current state of human life to predict and explore the future development of Europe. The author expresses deep concern about the environmental burden caused by mass production and excessive consumption in industrialized European countries, and with wisdom, discusses and describes technical solutions for major issues such as future population, land, energy, transportation, and ecological cities. It clearly points out that thorough reforms are necessary in industrial production methods, lifestyles, social management, and urban coordination functions.
Many of the issues discussed in this book are filled with innovative ideas, theoretical concepts, and wise prophecies about the future survival of humanity. These are precisely the challenges China faces today or will encounter in the near future and must overcome. Therefore, this book holds significant inspirational and reference value for government decision-making departments and management agencies, leaders of universities and relevant research institutions, scientists, designers, and engineering technicians.