Earth, Inc.

by R. Buckminster Fuller

This book collects some of R. Buckminster Fuller's most important recent writings on the subject of spaceship Earth: the big, inter-connected, total system that is "the only one we've got." These articles stress the need for considering our planet as a whole, rather than breaking it into its parts- as most of us continue to do. This theme is crucial to the thinking of Bucky Fuller, who, in addition to his many other appellations, has been called the "godfather" of the Whole Earth Catalog. -- From the cover

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Politics

180 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller was an American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, and inventor.

Fuller published more than 30 books, coining or popularizing terms such as "Spaceship Earth", ephemeralization, and synergetic. He also developed numerous inventions, mainly architectural designs, and popularized the widely known geodesic dome. Carbon molecules known as fullerenes were later named by scientists for their structural and mathematical resemblance to geodesic spheres.

Buckminster Fuller was the second president of Mensa from 1974 to 1983.

Reviews

[Cev · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting take on like human ecology and the inherent interrelatedness of things

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful synopsis of Fuller's philosophy on humanity's evolution to a one-world nationless existence. Unfortunately, many logical steps have yet to be taken. Surprisingly in tune with today's needs and social movements.

[Bob Wasserman]

Highly recommended, good take on what we can learn from how the planet works and apply this to business. Short enough and interesting enough for everyone who REALLY doesn't want to read any business books.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, short book of some of Fuller's ideas. Not a bad place to start reading his work.

[Ernest Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some people life science fiction with one foot in the future. Bucky Fuller did. He could also get you looking a the universe from an alien viewpoint.