54 pages • 1 hour read
Naomi OreskesThe Collapse of Western Civilization
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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The Collapse of Western Civilization by Naomi Oreskes presents a chilling future shaped by climate inaction. Reviewers praise its compelling narrative and informative blend of fiction and science, but some criticize its bleak outlook and lack of solutions. Despite minor flaws, it effectively raises urgent awareness about climate change.
Who Should Read The Collapse of Western Civilization?
A reader interested in The Collapse of Western Civilization by Naomi Oreskes would likely enjoy speculative fiction and environmental science. This book will appeal to those who appreciated the critical analysis in Jared Diamond's Collapse and the dystopian undertones of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.
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