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Simon Lewis

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Lingua: inglese

Editore: Penguin Books Ltd, 2018

0241280885 / 9780241280881

Serie: Libro 8 di 33 - Pelican Books

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'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 expertsMeteorites, 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 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. …

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Titolo
The Human Planet: How We Created the Anthropocene
Autore
Simon Lewis
Editore
Penguin Books Ltd
Anno di pubblicazione
2018
Condizione
Good
Rilegatura
Brossura
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
0241280885
ISBN 13
9780241280881
Serie
Libro 8 di 33: Pelican Books

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