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A Pelican Introduction: The Human Planet: How We Created the Anthropocene

Door Simon Lewis

Categorie
Algemeen Landen & Volkeren
Boeknummer
#411910-YB18
Titel
A Pelican Introduction: The Human Planet: How We Created the Anthropocene
Auteur
Lewis, Simon
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
Washington, DC : National Geographic Books
Jaar van uitgave
2018
ISBN10
0241280885
ISBN13
9780241280881
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Paperback, figures/tables, 8vo.
Samenvatting
'Brilliantly written and genuinely one of the most important books I have ever read' - Ellie Mae O'Hagan An engrossing exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned experts Meteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of years ago are joined by another: us. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. For the first time in our home planet's 4.5-billion year history a single species is dictating Earth's future. To some the Anthropocene symbolises a future of superlative control of our environment. To others it is the height of hubris, the illusion of our mastery over nature. Whatever... (Lees verder) your view, just below the surface of this odd-sounding scientific word, the Anthropocene, is a heady mix of science, philosophy, religion and politics linked to our deepest fears and utopian visions. Tracing our environmental impact through time to reveal when humans began to dominate Earth, scientists Simon Lewis and Mark Maslin masterfully show what the new epoch means for all of us.
Pagina's
465
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 8,00

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