Social Relations of Science, Ecology and Peace
Bob Olsen
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Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 15:23:51 -0800
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Subject: Knelman Exposes Threat of Globalization
RELEASED TODAY DECEMBER 1, 1998
Every Life is a Story
The Social Relations of Science, Ecology and Peace
F.H. Knelman Ph.D
Black Rose Books
e-mail: Blak...@web.net.
Dr Fred Knelman is a pioneer in developing a coherent, comprehensive and
interdisciplinary analysis of the global problematique and the search for
social equity and environmental soundness. " Every Life is a Story", his
new book, is the culmination of a life-time of reflective and active
dedication, examining the dynamics of globalization and the issues of
peace, social justice and ecology. He has capped an incisive critique of
the emerging new world order with a daring vision of a truly socially
equitable and environmentally sound society. This book could well become a
rallying point for people all over the world concerned with global issues."
Dr. Joan Russow, Global Compliance Research Project.
BRIEF BOOK DESCRIPTION
The theme of globalization and the nature of global change provide the
context of the book's analysis. Knelman first deals with the nature of
science and the behaviour of scientists, using the decision to drop the
atom bomb on Hiroshima in 1945 and its lasting legacy, as a case study. He
then turns to an analysis of nuclear power, military and civil, and the
fatal link between them. A history of environmental thought precedes a
shift to the global stage -the phenomenon of global change and the
challenge of global governance. The last chapter describes a model of
social and environmental sustainablility
It should be noted that this book is both a personal and intellectual
history enriched by stories from the author's life which are integrated
with the major themes of justice, peace and environment. To a considerable
degree the social history of these issues is also the personal and
intellectual history of the author. In this way he is able to provide a
participant's perspective of these issues. The reviewers have been
overwhelmingly enthusiastic:
" An astute analysis coupled with profound understanding. Designed to
provoke both conscience and intellect." Roger Dittmann, Coordinator, United
States Federation of Scholars and Scientists.
"For everyone concerned with creating a better future; should be taught in
every college, university and high-school; Global Survival 101" David
Krieger, president, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.
"A most definitive work destined to be the anti-nuclear classic of all time
- a wake-up gift to humanity" Ben Weintraub, United Nations Representative,
Veterans Against Nuclear Arms.
"Especially welcome is his [Knelman's] plain, blunt language and especially
enlightening his presentation of the material in a historical perspective."
Anatol Rapoport, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Toronto
"With his life-time commitment to the cause of peace, justice and ecology,
Knelman's intellectual biography is a brilliant and provocative book
permeated with knowledge, hope and inspiration" Shreesh Juyal, Director,
Institute for United Nations and International Affairs, and Professor of
Political Science, University of Regina.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Fred H. Knelman received his doctorate in Physics and Engineering at the
University of London, U.K. For almost fifty years, he has been synonymous
with the anti-nuclear and peace movements in Canada and throughout the
Western hemisphere: the Founder of the Montreal Committee for the Control
of Radiation Hazards (1959) -the earliest antinuclear group, and the
founder of the earliest Environmental Non-Governmental Organization in
Canada, Citizens and Scientists for Social Responsibility (1960). In 1967,
he created an interdisciplinary program "Science and Human Affairs" which
dealt with the environmental and ethical implications of science and
technology. He was one of 40 scientists in the world invited to the DAI
DONG parallel conference to the United Nations Conference on the Human
Environment (UNCHE, 1972) in Stockholm.
In 1973 he was visiting professor of Environmental Studies, University of
California, Santa Barbara; and then in 1978, he was again visiting
professor of Environmental Studies at Santa Cruz; in 1980, he was adviser
to Governor Jerry Brown on Energy and Environmental issues.
He is the author of numerous books including 1984 and All That (1970),
Nuclear Energy : the Unforgiving Technology (1976) , Anti-Nation:
Transition to Sustainability (1978) , ; Reagan God and the Bomb (1986),
America , God and the Bomb (1987)
As listed in the 1997 edition of Who's Who, Knelman is the recipient of
many awards including: World Wildlife Fund Prize, 1967; The World
Federalists Peace Essay Prize, 1970; The White Owl Conservation Prize as
Canada's leading environmentalist, 1972; the Ben Gurion University Medal of
Merit, 1983; The United Nations Association Special Achievement Award 1983;
a special award for meritorious service to the cause of common security by
the Canadian Peace Research and Education Association, 1987; World Peace
Prize, 1994, World Federalists of Canada, Meritorious Environmental Award
the Skies Above Foundation 1998.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: Science in History
Chapter 2 Hiroshima: the Deadly Decision
Chapter 3 Science in Story
Chapter 4 The Cult of the Atom
Chapter 5 The Search for Peace
Chapter 6 Ecology in History
Chapter 7 Ecology in Story
Chapter 8: The Threat of Globalization and the Globalization of Threat
Chapter 9 Coping with Global Change
Chapter 10 Moving towards Sustainability
Index
Publication Date November 3, 1998: 32 pages
Paperback ISBN: 1-55164-136-4 $24.99 (Can);
Hardcover ISBN: 1-55164-137-2 $53.99 (Can)
ORDERING INFORMATION
For Individuals in Canada and in the United States, Please call toll free
1-800-565-9523
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Bob Olsen, Toronto, bobo...@tao.ca, http://www.tao.ca/~tdrc/
"The contest for ages has been to rescue liberty from the
grasp of executive power." Daniel Webster
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