The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
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.
The 1857th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 15th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 1226th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- Bill Gate's Book Recommendations (Bill Gates)
- 100 All-Time Greatest Popular Science Books (Open Education Database)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)