Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change

Kolbert, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 1596911255 / ISBN 13: 9781596911253

Published by Bloomsbury USA, 2006

About this Item

Bloomsbury, 2006; stated first U.S. edition, with full number line; 210pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards also very good; titling remains bright and bold. Printing error to front flap of jacket, some text appearing blurred; overall shelfwear is minor. Interior is free of markings. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Seller Inventory # 319672

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596911255
• ISBN 13: 9781596911253
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Nature/Wildlife/Animals/Outdoors

About this title

Synopsis

A New Yorker writer tackles the controversial issue of global warming from every angle, incorporating interviews with researchers and environmentalists, explaining the science and the studies, unpacking the politics, drawing parallels to lost ancient civilizations, and presenting the personal tales of those who are being affected most. 40,000 first printing.

About the Author

Elizabeth Kolbert was a reporter for the New York Times for fourteen years before becoming a staff writer covering politics for the New Yorker. She and her husband, John Kleiner, have three sons. They live in Williamstown, MA.