Diamond, Jared
The Last Tree on Easter Island (Green Ideas)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141997063
- author:
- Diamond, Jared
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 0.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Ecology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Last Tree on Easter Island by Jared Diamond is a thought-provoking account of a remote civilization's devastating impact on its environment. In this 87-page paperback, Diamond recounts his visit to the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island and explores how human exploitation led to the downfall of a once-thriving culture.
This book is part of Penguin's collection of essential environmental texts, offering valuable insights into the importance of conservation and sustainability. As our planet continues to face unprecedented challenges, Diamond's work serves as a timely warning about the consequences of neglecting the natural world.
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