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The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
2021·304 pages
John Green's essays review human impact on the planet, blending humor and depth on a five-star scale.
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John Green's essays review human impact on the planet, blending humor and depth on a five-star scale.
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The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar.Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity...
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Moderate focus on environmental and social issues; recurring themes of human impact.
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