The Human Age The World Shaped by Us
The Human Age: The World Shaped by Us by Diane Ackerman, published by W.W. Norton in 2014, is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s profound impact on the planet. Spanning 344 pages, this book delves into how humans have transformed 75 percent of the Earth’s land surface through industrial and medical advancements, while also grappling with the consequences of these actions on the environment and our future.
Readers will find an examination of the dual nature of human influence, highlighting both destructive tendencies and hopeful creativity. Ackerman introduces various individuals and concepts that are shaping our new reality, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable practices in science and ecology. This edition invites reflection on the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world, encouraging a dialogue about the future we are crafting for ourselves and other species.
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“Humans have subdued 75 percent of the land surface, concocted a wizardry of industrial and medical marvels, strung lights all across the darkness. We tinker with nature at every opportunity; we garden the planet with our preferred species of plants and animals, many of them invasive; and we have even altered the climate, threatening our own extinction. Yet we reckon with our own destructive capabilities in extraordinary acts of hope-filled creativity … Ackerman [explores] our new reality, introducing us to many of the people and ideas now creating–perhaps saving–our future and that of our fellow creatures.”–Jacket.
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