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Land Sickness

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Land Sickness by Nikolaj Schultz delves into the intricate relationship between humans and the environment, exploring themes of disconnection and longing for belonging in the natural world. Set against a backdrop of changing landscapes, the book navigates personal and collective encounters with nature's challenges in a thought-provoking narrative. It's an insightful look into humanity's ecological impact and the yearning for harmony with the earth.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this if you appreciate an insightful exploration into our complex relationship with the natural world, particularly addressing environmental challenges and ecological awareness. The author offers a profound perspective, blending scientific insights with a philosophical approach, making it an engaging read for those interested in environmental science and nature.

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As a heatwave hits Paris, the author's entire existence is disrupted and disoriented by the effects of climate change. All his normal reference points are destroyed. To escape the heat and his growing anxieties, he flees to the small Mediterranean island of Porquerolles. But even in this idyllic setting, can he escape the harsh realities of the Anthropocene?

Written as a fictionalised travelogue based on the author's own experiences, this inquiry into the issues raised by the climate crisis will be of interest to everyone concerned about the increasingly dire situation in which we find ourselves on our climate-damaged planet.

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Land Sickness by Nikolaj Schultz has been praised for its unique blend of personal narrative and ecological commentary, capturing the existential struggle faced in the Anthropocene. Reviewers highlight its aesthetic pleasure combined with an urgent call for ecological engagement, depicting climate change's intimate and global impacts. It is seen as both an inspiring manual for navigating the current climate crisis and a profound meditation on the moral challenges of our times.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509556137

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 176

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