The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
About The Book
WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NON-FICTION
'An invaluable contribution to our understanding of present circumstances, just as the paradigm shift she calls for is sorely needed' - Al Gore, New York Times
'Compelling ... It is a disquieting tale, related with rigour and restraint by Kolbert' - Observer
'Passionate ... This is the big story of our age'- Sunday Times
Review
"A fascinating and frightening excursion into how humans are bringing about their own demise...The Sixth Extinction is a bold and at times desperate attempt to awaken us to this responsibility." -- "Washington Post"
"An epic, riveting story of our species that reads like a scientific thriller--only more terrifying because it is real. Like Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction is destined to become one of the most important and defining books of our time." -- "David Grann, New York Times bestselling author"
"Elizabeth Kolbert writes with an aching beauty of the impact of our species on all the other forms of life known in this cold universe. The perspective is at once awe-inspiring, humbling, and deeply necessary." -- "T. C. Boyle, New York Times bestselling author"
"Her extensive travels in researching this book and her insightful treatment of both the history and the science all combine to make The Sixth Extinction an invaluable contribution to our understanding of present circumstances, just as the paradigm shift she calls for is sorely needed." -- "New York Times Book Review"
"Powerful...Kolbert expertly traces the 'twisting' intellectual history of how we've come to understand the concept of extinction and, more recently, how we've come to recognize our role in it...An invaluable contribution to our understanding of present circumstances." -- "Al Gore"
"Rendered with rare, resolute, and resounding clarity, Kolbert's compelling and enlightening report forthrightly addresses the most significant topic of our lives." -- "Booklist (starred review)"
"Superbly blends the depressing facts associated with rampant species extinctions and impending ecosystem collapse with stellar writing to produce a text that is accessible, witty, scientifically accurate, and impossible to put down." -- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
"Surprisingly breezy, entirely engrossing, and frequently entertaining...Kolbert is a masterful, thought-provoking reporter." -- "Boston Globe"
"Thorough and fascinating...Kolbert is an economical and deft explainer of the technical and about as intrepid a reporter as they come...Her reporting is meticulous." -- "Harper's"
"What's exceptional about Kolbert's writing is the combination of scientific rigor and wry humor that keeps you turning the pages." -- "National Geographic"
[Kolbert] grounds her stories in rigorous science and memorable characters past and present, building a case that a mass extinction is underway, whether we want to admit it or not." -- "Discover magazine" --This text refers to the audioCD edition.
About Author
Elizabeth Kolbert
Elizabeth Kolbert is a journalist and author best known for her New York Times bestseller The Sixth Extinction. She received the American Association for the Advancement of Science's magazine writing award for the New Yorker series on which this book is based. A former New York Times reporter, she is now well known as an observer and commentator on environmentalism for the New Yorker.
| Author | Elizabeth Kolbert |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publication date | 13 February 2014 |
| Edition | 1st edition |
| Language | English |
| Number of page | 337 |
| Product Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9789385436024 |
| In the box | 1 x main product |