Under a White Sky The Nature of the Future

by Kolbert, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780593136270
• ISBN10: 0593136276
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780593136294
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780593136287
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-02-09
• Publisher: Crown
• More Book Details

About This Book

Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future

ISBN: 9780593136270

"Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future" by Elizabeth Kolbert is a thought-provoking book that delves into humanity's transformative impact on the environment. This Pulitzer Prize-winning author returns to explore how our actions are shaping the future of our planet.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in environmental science, conservation biology, and related fields. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationships between human activities and environmental changes. Professionals in fields like ecology, sustainability, and environmental policy will find this book insightful.

History and Editions

The hardcover edition of "Under a White Sky" was published by Crown in February 2021. The book has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including being a longlist nominee for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction in 2022 and a shortlist nominee for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Writing on Conservation in 2021.

Author and Other Works

Elizabeth Kolbert is a renowned author known for her engaging and accessible writing style. Her previous works include "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History," which won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2015. Kolbert's writing often explores the intersection of science, nature, and human impact, making her a leading voice in environmental literature.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Exploration: The book offers a detailed examination of how human activities are altering ecosystems and the natural world.
• Award-Winning: Recognized with several notable awards for its contribution to environmental literature.
• Accessible Writing: Kolbert's writing style makes complex scientific concepts understandable for a broad audience.
• Timely Insights: Provides timely insights into the future of our planet, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780593136270
• E-book: ISBN-13: 9780593136287
• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780593136294

Publication Details

• Publisher: Crown
• Publication Date: February 9, 2021
• Number of Pages: 256
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The paperback edition was published on April 5, 2022.
• The e-book edition is available with the ISBN 9780593136287.

Related ISBNs:

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780593136294
• E-book: ISBN-13: 9780593136287

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Kolbert is the author of Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change and The Sixth Extinction, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize. For her work at The New Yorker, where she’s a staff writer, she has received two National Magazine Awards and the Blake-Dodd Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts, with her husband and children.