The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert
An Unnatural History
The book explores the concept of the sixth extinction, suggesting that we are currently in the midst of it due to human activity. By examining previous mass extinctions and the current rapid loss of species, the author argues that humans are causing a mass extinction event through climate change, habitat destruction, and spreading of non-native species. The book offers a sobering look at the impact of human behavior on the natural world, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these environmental issues.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Hatodik Kihalás
- A Sexta Extinção
- Das sechste Sterben
- Den Sjette Utryddelsen
- La Sexta Extinción
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- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
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