The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE
ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST

A major book about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a powerful account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes.
Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastating extinction event since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. This time around, the cataclysm is us.
In The Sixth Extinction, two-time winner of the National Magazine Award and New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert draws on the work of scores of researchers in half a dozen disciplines, accompanying many of them into the field: geologists who study deep ocean cores, botanists who follow the tree line as it climbs up the Andes, marine biologists who dive off the Great Barrier Reef. She introduces us to a dozen species, some already gone, others facing extinction, including the Panamian golden frog, staghorn coral, the great auk, and the Sumatran rhino.
Through these stories, Kolbert provides a moving account of the disappearances occurring all around us and traces the evolution of extinction as concept, from its first articulation by Georges Cuvier in revolutionary Paris up through the present day. The sixth extinction is likely to be mankind's most lasting legacy; as Kolbert observes, it compels us to rethink the fundamental question of what it means to be human.

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The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History is a Pulitzer Prize-winning book that has been hailed as one of the best books of the year by The New York Times. This groundbreaking work explores the future of our world and delves into the terrifying reality of the sixth extinction event, which is predicted to be the most devastating mass extinction since the dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid. Written by renowned writer Elizabeth Kolbert, this captivating book takes readers on a journey through time and into the field with researchers from various disciplines.

Through the pages of The Sixth Extinction, you will accompany geologists studying deep ocean cores, botanists observing the tree line as it ascends the Andes, and marine biologists exploring the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Kolbert introduces us to a range of species, some already extinct and others on the brink of disappearance, including the Panamanian golden frog, staghorn coral, the great auk, and the Sumatran rhino.

Elizabeth Kolbert's powerful storytelling and extensive research shed light on the concept of extinction itself, tracing its evolution from Georges Cuvier's groundbreaking work in revolutionary Paris to the present day. The Sixth Extinction not only offers a compelling account of the vanishing biodiversity but also forces us to reassess our own humanity. This thought-provoking book challenges readers to contemplate the true meaning of being human and prompts us to take responsibility for the future of our planet.

Ready to embark on a journey through the history of life on Earth? Dive into The Sixth Extinction and discover the wonders and challenges facing our world today.

Get your copy of The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History now and join the urgent conversation about the fate of our planet.

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