The human age : the world shaped by us / Diane Ackerman.
The human age : the world shaped by us / Diane Ackerman.
By
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Ackerman, Diane, 1948-
Publication Date
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2014-2015
Publication Information
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Toronto : HarperCollins,
Physical Description
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viii, 344 p.
Subject Term
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Nature -- Effect of human beings on.
Global environmental change.
Environmental degradation.
Human ecology.
Human beings.
Civilization -- History.
Bibliography Note
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
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In this landmark book, Ackerman confronts the unprecedented reality that one prodigiously intelligent and meddlesome creature, Homo sapiens, is now the dominant force shaping the future of planet Earth and takes her readers on an exhilarating journey through this new reality, introducing many of the people and ideas now creating--perhaps saving--our future and that of our fellow creatures.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9781443423007
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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St. John's - Marjorie Mews (SJA) | Adult NFic | Adult Non-Fiction | 304.2 AC5 | Checked In |