The World Without Us by Alan Weisman

The World Without Us

Alan Weisman

404 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

nonfiction nature science challenging informative reflective slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

The World Without Us by Alan Weisman is a enlightening and visually stunning narrative nonfiction book that is a perfect fit for readers who are fascinated by the natural world, the intersection of science and nature, and the human impact on the planet, and who are looking for a book that will inspire a deeper appreciation for the Earth's resilience and our place within it.

Description

A penetrating, page-turning tour of a post-human EarthIn The World Without Us, Alan Weisman offers an utterly original approach to questions of humanity's impact on the planet: he asks us to envision our Earth, without us.In this far-reaching narr...

Read more

Community Reviews

3.77
based on 3,203 reviews

Moods

informative: 94%

reflective: 69%

challenging: 36%

hopeful: 28%

sad: 24%

inspiring: 19%

dark: 14%

emotional: 13%

adventurous: 9%

funny: 3%

tense: 2%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at support@thestorygraph.com to request the content warning form.

Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more