The Weather Makers - Couverture souple

Flannery, Tim

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0002008319 ISBN 13 : 9780002008310

Editeur : HarperCollins Publishers, 2007

Synopsis

The Weather Makers Tells the dramatic story of the earth's climate, of how it has changed, how we have come to understand it, and of what that means for the future. This narrative takes the reader on a journey into the past and around the globe, bringing us closer to the science. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

“One of the world’s great science writers . . . An authoritative and maddeningly important book.” (The Globe and Mail)

“Shows us that we no longer have any excuse for letting our governments deceive us about the earth’s vulnerability . . . sobering.” (Vancouver Sun)

“This is one of the most important books of this young century . . . An urgent call to action that we cannot afford to ignore.” (David Suzuki)

“It would be hard to imagine a better or more important book.” (Bill Bryson, author of A Walk in the Woods)

“At last, here is a clear and readable account of one of the most important but controversial issues facing everyone in the world today. If you are not already addicted to Tim Flannery’s writing, discover him now.” (Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse)

“Thoroughly researched, closely reasoned, and eloquently written, The Weather Makers is a book of the utmost importance to everyone on Earth.” (Ronald Wright, author of A Short History of Progress)

Of the doomsday clocks ticking toward midnight, climate change is the most fearful. To learn what is known, one cannot do better than read Tim Flannery’s eloquent and authoritative account.” (John Polanyi, Nobel Laureate)

“An authoritative, scientifically accurate book on global warming that sparkles with life, clarity, and intelligence.” (Washington Post)

“Simple, doable advice, superb science writing, and fascinating speculation combine to make The Weather Makers a great book, one even skeptics will like.” (Edmonton Journal)

“Proof that truth isn’t just stranger than fiction, it is also far more terrifying. Flannery has done a superb job.” (Hamilton Spectator)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The groundbreaking number one international bestseller and "one of the most important books of this young century" (David Suzuki)

Climate change is real, and it will affect all of us. From desertification to rising ocean levels, from killer storms to wildlife extinction, we’re already seeing the effects of human activity on the most sensitive part of the global ecosystem. In this extraordinary book, Tim Flannery not only describes the problem of global warming and climate change, he suggests in detail how the world can act to solve it.

More than just a #1 bestseller across Canada, The Weather Makers is an international publishing phenomenon that has won praise from critics, scientists and world leaders. Flannery’s clear explanations and practical suggestions bring an issue of monumental scope and importance down to the individual level, making us aware of how everyday activities contribute to climate change and what we can do, personally and collectively, to work against this urgent crisis.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0002008319
• ISBN 13: 9780002008310
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384