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Imaginative journey through Earth sans humans.
"The World Without Us" offers a truly thought-provoking adventure. It stimulates the mind with well-researched hypotheticals – what would happen to our planet if humans suddenly vanished? Weisman's detailed analysis encompasses nature's reclaiming of landscapes, the disintegration of man-made structures, and the resilience of wildlife. It's a mesmerizing narrative that encourages reflection on our environmental impact and the impermanence of our creations. If you're intrigued by the intersection of science and philosophy, with a touch of post-apocalyptic curiosity, this book could reshape how you see the world.
- Orion Book Award Nominee (2008)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The World Without Us
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Alan Weisman
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ISBN: 9780312377885
Authors:
Alan Weisman
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books St. Martin's Griffin
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 42620 readers)
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Imaginative journey through Earth sans humans.
"The World Without Us" offers a truly thought-provoking adventure. It stimulates the mind with well-researched hypotheticals – what would happen to our planet if humans suddenly vanished? Weisman's detailed analysis encompasses nature's reclaiming of landscapes, the disintegration of man-made structures, and the resilience of wildlife. It's a mesmerizing narrative that encourages reflection on our environmental impact and the impermanence of our creations. If you're intrigued by the intersection of science and philosophy, with a touch of post-apocalyptic curiosity, this book could reshape how you see the world.
- Orion Book Award Nominee (2008)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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