A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Today’s giveway’s a copy of Alan Weisman’s book, The World Without Us.
The World Without Us examines what seemingly-indestructible edifices will quickly disintegrate without our presence — and what material legacies will remain of human life long after we disappear as a species. Because the book covers so much ground — from the history of the Hagia Sophia to today’s virtual water trade in Kenyan flowers — “The World Without Us” sometimes reads as a compendium of bits of sociocultural histories you’ve always wanted to learn more about but never got around to exploring on your own.
Read my review of the book here, then comment or email by Sunday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Monday. US addresses only.
This freebie’s the third green LA girl giveaway in celebration of the Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival.
I’ve been wanting to read this! Count me in for the drawing.
Comment by Elise — August 1, 2008 @ 8:15 am
Looks like a great book!
Comment by Rick O! — August 1, 2008 @ 8:30 am
Hmm…I’m thinking, as an anthropologist, will I love it, or will I hate it? Will it seem awesome, or obvious? Not sure, but it sounds interesting…so count me in, again! Thanks!
Comment by Kim — August 1, 2008 @ 10:37 am
This looks like an interesting book. I’d like to read more about the plastic.
Hugs, Danette
Comment by danette — August 1, 2008 @ 11:53 am
Wow–sounds very eye-opening. Would love to learn more!
Comment by Cassandra — August 1, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
i second the above comment. thanks for the review.
Comment by Tany — August 1, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
Happy Friday, Siel! I was able to see a very small part of this show on the History Channel. I didn’t know there was a book. Please enter me in your drawing. Enjoy your week…..Thanks, Cindi
Comment by Cindi — August 1, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
Please include me in the drawing. Let us hope that we can be a flourishing part of the world ecosystem, sustaining and maintaining a healthy planet.
Comment by Gill — August 2, 2008 @ 12:18 am
Thanks for the review! I’ve been wanting to read the book.
Comment by Karen Miller — August 2, 2008 @ 5:06 am
Cool book!
Comment by Kira — August 2, 2008 @ 11:12 am
Cassandra is the lucky winner!
Comment by Siel — August 12, 2008 @ 9:54 am