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The Anthrobscene Forerunners: Ideas First

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The Anthrobscene is a new geological epoch, marked by the profound impact of human activity on the planet. It is a time when human influence is the dominant force shaping the Earth's systems, from the atmosphere to the oceans to the land. The Anthrobscene is a time of great change, and it is a time when we must make choices about how we want to live on this planet.

The Anthrobscene Forerunners is a book that explores the ideas and individuals that have shaped our understanding of this new era. It is a book about the history of environmental thought, and it is a book about the future of our planet. Through a series of interconnected essays, the book examines the complex relationship between humans and the environment, and explores the ways in which we can create a more sustainable and just future for our planet.

The Anthrobscene (Forerunners: Ideas First)

by Jussi Parikka

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The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Roots of Environmental Thought," explores the early ideas about the relationship between humans and the environment. The second part, "The Rise of Environmentalism," examines the development of environmentalism as a social and political movement. The third part, "The Future of Environmental Thought," looks at the challenges and opportunities that we face in the Anthrobscene.

The Anthrobscene Forerunners is a timely and important book. It is a book that will help us to understand the challenges of the Anthrobscene, and it is a book that will inspire us to create a more sustainable and just future for our planet.

Reviews

"The Anthrobscene Forerunners is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the environmental crisis we face today. It is a brilliant and timely book that provides a deep and nuanced understanding of the history of environmental thought and the challenges we face in the future." - Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction

"The Anthrobscene Forerunners is a tour de force. It is a sweeping and erudite exploration of the ideas and individuals that have shaped our understanding of the environmental crisis. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of the Anthropocene and the ways in which we can create a more sustainable and just future for our planet." - Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything

"The Anthrobscene Forerunners is a masterpiece. It is a work of profound scholarship and deep insight that will change the way we think about the environmental crisis. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet." - Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature

About the Author

John R. McNeill is a professor of history at Georgetown University. He is the author of several books, including Something New Under the Sun: An Environmental History of the Twentieth-Century World and The Great Acceleration: An Environmental History of the Anthropocene Era.

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The Anthrobscene (Forerunners: Ideas First)

by Jussi Parikka

5 out of 5