Biosphere 2: The Human Experiment

by John P. Allen, Anthony Blake (Editor)

For the past few years a group of independent scientists, privately funded, have been preparing for a bold attempt to create a self-contained "world". Dubbed "Biosphere II" (Biosphere I being Earth), the project composes eight "biospherians" that will be sealed into a glass paneled complex. The idea is that for two years all air, water, plants and animals in the system will feed upon and sustain one another. Their only links to the outside world will be visual and electronic - via the telephone, fax and computer. The biosphere consists of mini-environments - a marshland, desert, rain forest, and an ocean with tidal rhythm and a living coral. This book chronicles the conception of the Biosphere II project.

Genres: Environment

Paperback

First published April 1, 1991

About the author

John Polk Allen is a systems ecologist and engineer, metallurgist, adventurer and writer. He also publishes novels and poetry as Johnny Dolphin.
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Reviews

[Esther Park]

The fact that i self-selected to write an essay on this as an example of extreme religion in america… do i even like being happy

[Kami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok I skimmed this one but I do want to read it more thoroughly. I LOVE the Biosphere in Arizona. I want to go visit it someday. This book was written before they sealed it up so it doesn't have the results of the experiment. The writing is fun for a very science heavy topic. Would have liked more pictures but it was good.