The World Without Us

As compelling as the best science fiction, Alan Weisman`s well-researched book asks readers to imagine a planet earth divested of homo sapiens. Weisman suggests that within a relatively short time buildings would fall, streets would become waterways, infrastructures would crumble, and the food chain would undergo massive reshuffling. (Good-bye, poodles! Welcome back, Molokai Creepers!) The purpose of this gloomy visualization is to demonstrate the deeply-grooved footprint that humans have left on this planet, and to suggest which human endeavors have created the most environmental impact. It is also a touching reminder of our mortality and our relatively brief tenure in the span of time. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.