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1. 1. Vanished

   

   Vanished traces how the modern idea of extinction emerged in the late eighteenth century—as scientists interpreted fossils such as mammoth remains—and replaced earlier beliefs in unchanging creation. Sadiah Qureshi argues extinction is not only an evolutionary phenomenon but also a political concept that has been used to justify colonial violence and to shape how societies understand and respond to species loss. Drawing on archival research and narrative history, the book links scientific discovery, empire, and ethics to show how disappearances of species reflect human choices as well as natural processes.

   The 13175th Greatest Book of All Time