Overview
From the deserts of Chile, through the genetic wasteland of central Iowa, to the drowned land bridge of the Bering Sea, the author of House of Rain uncovers the cataclysms that tell us what could be next—and the undeniable science that reveals both the earth’s strengths and frailties."A fascinating travelog of an excitable, seething and perilous planet." —Science News
Ours is not a stable planet. It is prone to sudden, violent natural disasters and extremes of climate. In this exhilarating exploration of our globe, Craig Childs goes to where the apocalypse can be seen now and reveals what could be next: forthcoming ice ages, super volcanoes, and the conclusion of planetary life cycles. Childs delivers a sensual feast in his descriptions of the natural world. Bearing witness to the planet’s sweeping and perilous changes, he shows how we can alter the future, and how the world will live on, though humans may not survive to see it.
The book, Apocalyptic Planet: Field Guide to the Future of the Earth [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780307476814 in Paperback by Craig Childs may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
07/02/2013
ISBN-10:
0307476812
ISBN-13:
9780307476814
Pages:
368
Publisher:
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
