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The Next Great Migration: The Beauty And Terror Of Life On The Move
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Finalist For The 2021 Pen/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Awarda Library Journal Best Science & Technology Book Of 2020A Publishers Weekly Best Nonfiction Book Of 20202020 Goodreads Choice Award Semifinalist In Science & Technologya Prizewinning Journalist Upends Our Centurieslong Assumptions About Migration Through Science, History, And Reportingpredicting Its Lifesaving Power In The Face Of Climate Change.The News Today Is Full Of Stories Of Dislocated People On The Move. Wild Species, Too, Are Escaping Warming Seas And Desiccated Lands, Creeping, Swimming, And Flying In A Mass Exodus From Their Past Habitats. News Media Presents This Scrambling Of The Planet'S Migration Patterns As Unprecedented, Provoking Fears Of The Spread Of Disease And Conflict And Waves Of Anxiety Across The Western World. On Both Sides Of The Atlantic, Experts Issue Alarmed Predictions Of Millions Of Invading Aliens, Unstoppable As An Advancing Tsunami, And Countries Respond By Electing Antiimmigration Leaders Who Slam Closed Borders That Were Historically Porous.But The Science And History Of Migration In Animals, Plants, And Humans Tell A Different Story. Far From Being A Disruptive Behavior To Be Quelled At Any Cost, Migration Is An Ancient And Lifesaving Response To Environmental Change, A Biological Imperative As Necessary As Breathing. Climate Changes Triggered The First Human Migrations Out Of Africa. Falling Sea Levels Allowed Our Passage Across The Bering Sea. Unhampered By Barbed Wire, Migration Allowed Our Ancestors To People The Planet, Catapulting Us Into The Highest Reaches Of The Himalayan Mountains And The Most Remote Islands Of The Pacific, Creating And Disseminating The Biological, Cultural, And Social Diversity That Ecosystems And Societies Depend Upon. In Other Words, Migration Is Not The Crisisit Is The Solution.Conclusively Tracking The History Of Misinformation From The 18Th Century Through Today'S Antiimmigration Policies, The Next Great Migration Makes The Case For A Future In Which Migration Is Not A Source Of Fear, But Of Hope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Next Great Migration'? A: 'The Next Great Migration' explores the science and history of migration, highlighting its importance as a natural response to environmental changes rather than a crisis.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Next Great Migration'? A: The author of 'The Next Great Migration' is Sonia Shah, a prize-winning journalist known for her work on migration and environmental issues.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Next Great Migration' have? A: 'The Next Great Migration' contains 400 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of migration across species and human societies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Next Great Migration' was published on June 2, 2020.
- Q: What binding type is used for 'The Next Great Migration'? A: 'The Next Great Migration' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is 'The Next Great Migration' suitable for readers interested in climate change? A: Yes, 'The Next Great Migration' is suitable for readers interested in climate change, as it discusses migration's role in responding to environmental challenges.
- Q: What awards has 'The Next Great Migration' received? A: 'The Next Great Migration' was a finalist for the 2021 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and recognized as a Best Science & Technology Book by Library Journal in 2020.
- Q: Does 'The Next Great Migration' provide solutions to migration-related issues? A: Yes, the book argues that migration is a solution to environmental challenges, advocating for a perspective shift regarding migrants and their movements.
- Q: What kind of research does Sonia Shah include in 'The Next Great Migration'? A: Sonia Shah combines scientific research, historical context, and journalistic reporting to provide a comprehensive view of migration and its implications.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading 'The Next Great Migration'? A: Readers interested in environmental science, social justice, and migration will particularly benefit from 'The Next Great Migration' as it connects these critical themes.