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The World Without Us

Pages
416
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

What would happen to our planet if humanity suddenly vanished? Alan Weisman's "The World Without Us" explores this fascinating hypothetical, examining the long-term consequences of our existence on Earth's ecosystems. It's a stark look at the damage we've inflicted and what nature might reclaim.

About the author

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Alan Weisman

Alan H. Weisman, an American author, professor, and journalist, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He holds a bachelor's degree in literature and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. From 2004 to 2013 he was Laureate Professor in Journalism and Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona. He has also taught writing and journalism at Prescott College and Williams College and has been a Fulbright Scholar in Colombia. He has written several books and won numerou...