About the book
From Jonathan Franzen, one of our preeminent writers and thinkers, comes a brilliant, searing essay collection that calls for us to take better care of our planet and one another in these troubled times.
The End of the End of the Earth is a collection of Jonathan Franzen's essays and speeches from the past five years, in which he grapples with the most important and heated ethical subjects of the day: environmentalism, capitalism, wealth inequality, race, technology and the role of art. He challenges us to ask difficult questions: What is our civic responsibility in the face of climate change, the greatest ever threat to our planet and species? Does technology give us a sense of control or community or is it stripping these from us? Above all, in these essays, Franzen asks us to care--about causes great and small, with subjects as big as our planet and specific as a rare species of birds. These essays are in praise of empathy, and of the beauty and power of nature and art.
This slim but powerful book is Franzen at his best, incisive, persuasive and compassionate.
Editions of The End of the End of the Earth
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385692502
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385692526
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385692519
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780385693103
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780385693110
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From Jonathan Franzen, one of our preeminent writers and thinkers, comes a brilliant, searing essay collection that calls for us to take better care of our planet and one another in these troubled times.
The End of the End of the Earth is a collection of Jonathan Franzen's essays and speeches from the past five years, in which he grapples with the most important and heated ethical subjects of the day: environmentalism, capitalism, wealth inequality, race, technology and the role of art. He challenges us to ask difficult questions: What is our civic responsibility in the face of climate change, the greatest ever threat to our planet and species? Does technology give us a sense of control or community or is it stripping these from us? Above all, in these essays, Franzen asks us to care--about causes great and small, with subjects as big as our planet and specific as a rare species of birds. These essays are in praise of empathy, and of the beauty and power of nature and art.
This slim but powerful book is Franzen at his best, incisive, persuasive and compassionate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The End of the End of the Earth about?
From Jonathan Franzen, one of our preeminent writers and thinkers, comes a brilliant, searing essay collection that calls for us to take better care of our planet and one another in these troubled times.
The End of the End of the Earth is a collection of Jonathan Franzen's essays and speeches from the past five years, in which he grapples with the most important and heated ethical subjects of the day: environmentalism, capitalism, wealth inequality, race, technology and the role of art. He challenges us to ask difficult questions: What is our civic responsibility in the face of climate change, the greatest ever threat to our planet and species? Does technology give us a sense of control or community or is it stripping these from us? Above all, in these essays, Franzen asks us to care--about causes great and small, with subjects as big as our planet and specific as a rare species of birds. These essays are in praise of empathy, and of the beauty and power of nature and art.
This slim but powerful book is Franzen at his best, incisive, persuasive and compassionate.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The End of the End of the Earth?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general
Where can I read a sample of The End of the End of the Earth?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385692502
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The End of the End of the Earth?
Jonathan Franzen
Who is the Publisher of the book The End of the End of the Earth?
Doubleday Canada
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The End of the End of the Earth is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385692502) and paperback(ISBN 9780385692526) and ebook(ISBN 9780385692519) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385693103) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385693110)
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