The collapse of Western civilization : a view from the future /

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In 2393, a historian of the Second People's Republic of China reviews the "Penumbral Age" (1988-2093), when politicians, corporations, and scientists ignored the statistical significance of climate disaster. Carbon dioxide warming the planet, deadly summer heat and fires, and the coll...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Oreskes, Naomi (Author), Conway, Erik M., 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, [2014]
Subjects:
2000-2099
Civilization, Western > Forecasting.
Civilization, Western > 21st century.
Science and civilization.
Progress > Forecasting.
Twenty-first century > Forecasts.
Civilisation occidentale > Prévision.
Civilisation occidentale > 21e siècle.
Sciences et civilisation.
Progrès > Prévision.
Vingt et unième siècle > Prévisions.
HISTORY > World.
Civilization, Western
Civilization, Western > Forecasting
Progress > Forecasting
Science and civilization
Twenty-first century
Electronic books.
Forecasts
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The coming of the Penumbral age
  • The frenzy of fossil fuels
  • Market failure
  • Epilogue.

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