{"title":"Thomas Princen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Thomas Princen, a dedicated author in the realm of \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his insightful and thought-provoking narratives, Princen's writing challenges readers to ponder the complex interactions between human societies and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eFire and Flood\u003c\/em\u003e, Princen delves into the urgent topic of environmental change, exploring the profound impacts that modern society has on our planet. Through skillful storytelling, he navigates topics such as sustainability and the intricate balance needed to preserve the environment for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Princen's work is essential for those interested in understanding the dynamic and pressing issues of our time. His books serve as a valuable resource for anyone keen to engage with current affairs and the political challenges of environmental stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fire-and-flood-by-thomas-princen-9780262552127","title":"Fire and Flood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow extreme events, paradoxically, sow the seeds of positive response—and create opportunities for becoming adaptive to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout our history, we have dealt with extreme events, sometimes adaptively, by coping or even thriving with them, and sometimes disastrously, by repeatedly ignoring their lessons. Now, extreme events and disasters are increasing in frequency and severity, and their signals are difficult to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFire and Flood\u003c\/em\u003e, Thomas Princen argues that the most useful signals may be those coming from fires and floods, both historically and today. This book looks to these past and present events to imagine—and to construct—a regenerative future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme events are much more than just confirmation of climate change. Princen's in-depth investigation of disaster response, including our long-term societal response, goes beyond the harm and destruction, the cries for better prevention and protection, and the simplistic formula that, with mere awareness of extreme events, the world will finally \"combat\" climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe must learn to read extreme events as signals indicating how adaptive or maladaptive our patterns of extraction, consumption, settlement, and transport are, and, more generally, how sustainable and just our economies are. Understanding these signals will allow us to become adaptive to place and plan for a future living with fires and floods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849115717868,"sku":"9780262552127","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12634283482281.jpg?v=1759019416"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/thomas-princen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}