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The World Without Us is more than a book, it's described as a 'thought experiment' or a project - and a fascinating one at that. The book casts an eye over the increasingly alarming issues of... more

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  • 11 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    5 Stars Very well thought out, balanced and intriguing. 13/06/2009
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    Advantages Advantages A thought-provoking and intriguing book, and not reserved for scientists or the eco-conscious.

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    The World Without Us is more than a book, it's described as a 'thought experiment' or a project - and a fascinating one at that. The book casts an eye over the increasingly alarming issues of global warming and pollution and general human impact on the environment. But instead of the subjectively critical conclusions made by some green-warriors, Alan Weisman gathers the opinions and predictions of top scientists in various fields to deliver a balanced judgement on the state of the Earth nowadays. The book looks at the Earth's history from it's young days, up through the Ice Age, to the birth ... more

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Type Non-Fiction
Genre Sociology
Title The World Without Us
Author Alan Weisman
Publisher Virgin Books

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