Under a White Sky The Nature of the Future

by Kolbert, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780593136287
• ISBN10: 0593136284
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780593136294
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780593136270
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-04-05
• Publisher: Crown
• More Book Details

About This Book

Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future

ISBN: 9780593136287

Under a White Sky is a thought-provoking book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert, first published on April 5, 2022, by Crown Publishing Group. This book delves into humanity's transformative impact on the environment, exploring the urgent need for sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change and preserve our planet.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in environmental science, conservation, and global warming courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationships between human activities and environmental degradation. Professionals in fields related to sustainability and conservation will find this book particularly insightful.

History and Editions

The book is part of a series that includes hardcover and library binding editions, with the paperback edition being the most accessible for students. The publication date for the paperback edition is April 5, 2022. The book's concise 272 pages provide a comprehensive overview of the environmental challenges we face and the strategies needed to address them.

Author and Other Works

Elizabeth Kolbert is renowned for her engaging and informative writing style, which makes complex scientific topics accessible to a broad audience. Her previous book, The Sixth Extinction, also explores the impact of human activity on the natural world. Kolbert's work often highlights the urgent need for environmental action and serves as a call to action for readers.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in environmental science, including detailed explanations and examples of human impact on the planet.
• Urgent Call to Action: Kolbert presents a sobering and realistic look at humankind's faith in technology to solve environmental problems, emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach.
• Accessible Writing Style: Each paragraph is backed by extensive research and reporting, making it an urgent and necessary read for anyone concerned about our planet's future.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780593136287
• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780593136270 (published February 9, 2021)
• Library Binding: ISBN-13: 9780593136294 (published May 11, 2022)
• CD-Audio: ISBN-13: 9780593136294 (published February 9, 2021)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
• Publication Date: April 5, 2022 (paperback)
• Number of Pages: 272
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book has been listed as a National Bestseller and has received critical acclaim from publications like Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and Library Journal.
• It has also been longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction and shortlisted for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Writing on Conservation.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Under a White Sky, 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.