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The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

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Book Synopsis: ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 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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Discover the eye-opening truth about the world's future with "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History." This groundbreaking book, recognized as one of the New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of the Year, delves deep into the alarming reality of mass extinction and its impact on our planet. With a seamless blend of intellectual and natural history, this powerful account takes you on a journey through time, uncovering the devastating truth that the sixth extinction is happening right before our eyes.

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author and acclaimed New Yorker writer, Elizabeth Kolbert, on an expedition into the heart of extinction. Drawing on the research of numerous experts and venturing into diverse fields, Kolbert weaves a unique narrative that will captivate your mind and leave you awestruck. Geologists, botanists, and marine biologists are just a few of the specialists with whom Kolbert travels, providing you with an exclusive insider perspective like no other.

Through captivating stories of vanished and endangered species, including the Panamian golden frog, staghorn coral, the great auk, and the Sumatran rhino, Kolbert sheds light on the urgency of our current situation. The pages of "The Sixth Extinction" are filled with heart-wrenching tales of loss and serve as a wake-up call to the fragility of our world. Prepare to embark on a thought-provoking journey that traces the evolution of extinction from its earliest recognition by Georges Cuvier to the present day.

Take action and be part of the solution. By immersing yourself in "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History," you will gain a deeper understanding of the grave consequences of our actions and ignite a desire to protect the world we inhabit. Don't miss this opportunity to rethink our impact on the environment and redefine what it truly means to be human.

Ready to embark on a journey that will reshape your worldview? Get your copy of "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History" today and join the movement to preserve our planet's future.

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