Nomad Century
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Nomad Century
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Nomad Century
Nomad Century by Gaia Vince is a compelling and urgent exploration of one of the most critical yet underreported consequences of climate change: its transformative impact on human geography and the inevitable mass migration it will force upon us. This enlightening work takes readers on a journey across the globe, from the vulnerable lands of Bangladesh and Sudan to the drought-ridden western United States, and urban areas like Cardiff, New Orleans, and Shanghai. Vince paints a vivid picture of how the quadruple threats of drought, heatwaves, wildfires, and flooding are rapidly making these regions inhospitable, pushing humanity towards a new epoch of climatic nomadism.
In this rousing call to arms, Gaia Vince, the Royal Society Science Book Prize-winning author, moves beyond the narrative of climate crisis to offer a solution-oriented perspective. She argues that while migration has often been depicted as a problem, it is, in fact, humanity's best solution to adapting to our changing world. Vince meticulously outlines how strategic, planned relocation can mitigate the impact of climate disasters and provide a path to a more sustainable future.
Drawing from a wealth of eye-opening data and original reporting, Vince introduces readers to the concept of moving northwards to the more habitable fringes of Europe, Asia, Canada, and the rapidly greening Arctic Circle. She presents a thoughtful analysis on how we can effectively plan for and manage this unavoidable climate migration, while simultaneously working towards restoring our planet to a fully habitable state.
Vince tackles the largest and most pressing question facing humanity: how can we adapt to climate change in a way that ensures the long-term survival and prosperity of our species? Nomad Century advocates for global cooperation and innovative policy solutions, making it an essential read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet.
With its combination of compelling narrative, rigorous research, and practical insights, Nomad Century is an empowering and pragmatic guide that sheds light on the silent crisis of climate migration and offers a hopeful vision for a resilient future. This book is not just a call to action but a blueprint for managing humanity's biggest challenge in the coming decades.
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Gaia Vince's Nomad Century receives praise for its timely analysis of migration in response to climate change, described as essential reading for policymakers and individuals alike. Reviewers highlight Vince's calm, compassionate, and authoritative approach, making it a powerful, visionary work that combines rigorous research with accessible writing. The book provides a stark yet hopeful assessment of future human geography and suggests radical solutions for managing global migration and climate challenges effectively.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141997681
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 213g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Gaia Vince is an honorary senior research fellow at UCL and a science writer and broadcaster interested in the interplay between humans and the planetary environment. She has held senior editorial posts at Nature and New Scientist, and her writing has appeared in the Guardian, The Times and Scientific American. Her research takes her across the world- she has visited more than 60 countries, lived in three and is currently based in London. In 2015, she became the first woman to win the Royal Society Science Book of the Year Prize solo for her debut, Adventures in the Anthropocene.
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