Publisher: Picador (August 2008)
432 pages, Paperback (purchased myself for $10.20)
Book Rating: 5 Stars
A fascinating look at what would likely become of the world if humans as a whole were to suddenly disappear. The conclusions are based on what has happened to small areas of the world that have been abandoned for one reason or another, as well as scientific research and observations of the natural world. Without our interference, it appears the world would largely return to its natural state relatively quickly, with a few exceptions. What is expected to remain from our civilization long term, isn’t in most cases, what we would wish to be remembered for. The thoughts on the downfall of the Mayan civilization being caused by their society getting too removed from basic necessities, definitely gave me something to ponder. Thought-provoking read!
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