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Airplanes, the Environment, and the Human Condition

Airplanes, the Environment, and the Human Condition

Hans A. Baer

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2019
Materia
Antropología
ISBN:
9780367186050
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This book examines the aviation industry from an anthropological perspective, focussing on the sector’s environmental impact and the challenges facing attempts to shift to more sustainable solutions.

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