• The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

Author
Publication Date
May 18, 2021
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  11th − 12th
Language
English
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

Description

Goodreads Choice winner for Nonfiction 2021 and instant #1 bestseller! A deeply moving collection of personal essays from John Green, the author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down.

"The perfect book for right now." -People

"The Anthropocene Reviewed is essential to the human conversation." -Library Journal, starred review

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale--from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar.

Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. As a species, we are both far too powerful and not nearly powerful enough, a paradox that came into sharp focus as we faced a global pandemic that both separated us and bound us together.

John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.

Publication date
May 18, 2021
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780525556534
Publisher
Dutton
BISAC categories
LCO010000 - Literary Collections | Essays
BIO026000 - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs
SOC002010 - Social Science | Anthropology | Cultural & Social
SOC041000 - Social Science | Essays
Library of Congress categories
21st century
Manners and customs
Science
Essays
Trivia and miscellanea
Civilization, Modern
Culture
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John Green
John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, Will Grayson, Will Grayson (with David Levithan), and The Fault in Our Stars. His many accolades include the Printz Medal, a Printz Honor, and the Edgar Award. He has twice been a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize. John was selected by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. With his brother, Hank, John is one half of the Vlogbrothers (youtube.com/vlogbrothers), one of the most popular online video projects in the world. You can join the millions who follow John on Twitter (@johngreen) and tumblr (fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com) or visit him online at johngreenbooks.com. John lives with his family in Indianapolis, Indiana.

David Levithan is the Margaret A. Edwards Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of many novels including, Every Day and its sequel, Another Day; Will Grayson, Will Grayson (with John Green); and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (with Rachel Cohn). His novel Two Boys Kissing won a Lambda Literary Award. He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.