Fragile Earth: Views of a changing world - Hardcover

Collins With Contributors; Mark Lynas; Tim Flannery; Fred Pearce; Elizabeth Kolbert; Bjorn Lomborg; Guy Dauncey; Michael Allaby

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007233140 ISBN 13: 9780007233144

Publisher: Collins, 2006

Synopsis

Natural disasters, climate change, the exploitation of the world's resources and human development are changing our planet at a relentless pace. Now, using over 200 stunning images from the air, land and space, Fragile Earth brings together the most dramatic natural and man-made events.

Striking views of our changing planet show the extraordinary effects of man and nature. Each set of carefully selected 'before and after' pictures is combined with detailed explanations allowing you to understand exactly what has happened to our planet in the past, and what is likely to happen in the future.

The impacts that natural phenomena have on our planet are detailed in the first few chapters including details on tsunamis, volcanoes and tornadoes. Man's influence on the world is presented with stunning images which outline the impacts that man-made structures have on the earth as well as how man has destroyed what has been created. The effects of nature and man is given in the last few chapters where the massive impact of global warming on our earth is shown. This is especially evident in the remote and vulnerable areas of the world's glaciers and deserts.

Personal views from expert authors in the environmental field outline what the world might look like in the future. This unique book provides a stark look at the catastrophic effects our actions can have on the planet.

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Review:

Time, 1st January 2007
One of the 5 Great Photo Books of the Year

Daily Express, 18th August 2006
Worth buying if only because in a few years it may all be too late.

The Independent, 15th September 2006
...presents horrifying images of the changes in our planet wrought by climate change and relentless human development.

The Sun, 14th September 2006
Amazing pictures.

Real Travel, October 2006
'an enlightening view of a changing world'

Synopsis:

Natural disasters, climate change, the exploitation of the world's resources and human development are changing our planet at a relentless pace. Now, using one hundred and fifty stunning images from the air, land and space, "Fragile Earth" brings together the most dramatic natural and man-made events. You can trace, building-by-building, the path Hurricane Katrina took through New Orleans; or see clearly the damage done to the presidential palace in Baghdad during the war in Iraq. Each set of carefully selected 'before and after' pictures is combined with detailed explanations allowing you to understand exactly what has happened to our planet in the past, and what is likely to happen in the future. This unique book provides a stark look at the catastrophic effects our actions can have on the planet. It is September 2006 Britain has just suffered its worst drought in decades! Will Britain now suffer its coldest winter as the Gulf Stream moves away from our shores? The Arctic ice is melting - news is just in on the extent of the ice retreat this summer...How much longer can the Pacific Islands survive? Another Hurricane season is under way! Which city could be next on the hit list?

A year on from the disastrous floods and landslides in Europe.. How has the world recovered? Booking your holiday for next year...Where are the danger zones? "Fragile Earth" provides the facts and images that show how the changing world will affect your life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0007233140
• ISBN 13: 9780007233144
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272