Material World: A Global Family Portrait by Peter Menzel (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Material World by Peter Menzel Demonstrates a context for the global economy, what it means to be statistically average, by displaying families in more than 30 nations outside their homes - with their possessions in view. This text describes what it means to be average in each of thirty very dissimilar cultures and the impact of each way of life on the local environment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In an unprecedented effort, sixteen of the worlds foremost photographers traveled to thirty nations around the globe to live for a week with families that were statistically average for that nation. At the end of each visit, photographer and family collaborated on a remarkable portrait of the family members outside their home, surrounded by all of their possessions—a few jars and jugs for some, an explosion of electronic gadgetry for others. Vividly portraying the look and feel of the human condition everywhere on Earth, this internationally acclaimed bestseller puts a human face on the issues of population, environment, social justice, and consumption as it illuminates the crucial question facing our species today: Can all six billion of us have all the things we want? Author Biography Peter Menzel is a photographer known for his coverage of international feature stories on science and the environment. His award-winning photographs have been published in Life, National Geographic, Smithsonian, The New York Times Magazine, Time, Stern, GEO, and Le Figaro. Together with Faith DAluisio, he is the co-creator of the books Material World: A Global Family Portrait and Women in the Material World; and is the co-author of Man Eating Bugs: The Art and Science of Eating Insects.Faith DAluisio is a former television news producer and is the editor and lead writer for their Material World books, which include Material World: A Global Family Portrait, Women in the Material World, the James Beard Award-winning Man Eating Bugs, and What the World Eats. Review "Material culture, laid bare in this way, is surprisingly intimate—and whets a persons appetite to see the world." —The Atlantic"Striking." —San Francisco Chronicle"This remarkable book vividly presents its own cross section of families today, with the energy and intimacy of a work of art for our times . . . This is a record of striking value. No time traveler could bring back a more valuable resource." —Scientific America Long Description In an unprecedented effort, sixteen of the worlds foremost photographers traveled to thirty nations around the globe to live for a week with families that were statistically average for that nation. At the end of each visit, photographer and family collaborated on a remarkable portrait of the family members outside their home, surrounded by all of their possessions--a few jars and jugs for some, an explosion of electronic gadgetry for others. Vividly portraying the look and feel of the human condition everywhere on Earth, this internationally acclaimed bestseller puts a human face on the issues of population, environment, social justice, and consumption as it illuminates the crucial question facing our species today: Can all six billion of us have all the things we want? Review Quote "Material culture, laid bare in this way, is surprisingly intimate--and whets a persons appetite to see the world." -- The Atlantic "Striking." -- San Francisco Chronicle "This remarkable book vividly presents its own cross section of families today, with the energy and intimacy of a work of art for our times . . . This is a record of striking value. No time traveler could bring back a more valuable resource." -- Scientific America Details ISBN0871564300 Author Peter Menzel Short Title MATERIAL WORLD Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 0871564300 ISBN-13 9780871564306 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1995 Residence US Series Sierra Club Books Publication Imprint Sierra Club Books Subtitle A Global Family Portrait Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States Birth 1948 DOI 10.1604/9780871564306 AU Release Date 1995-10-03 NZ Release Date 1995-10-03 US Release Date 1995-10-03 UK Release Date 1995-10-03 Publisher Sierra Club Books Publication Date 1995-10-03 DEWEY 779.930685 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144828329;

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