{"product_id":"9788416721719","title":"The blizzard of moths","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Moth Snowstorm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Moth Snowstorm\u003c\/i\u003e, the renowned environmentalist Michael McCarthy offers a personal and profound look at the current ecological crisis. Far from limiting himself to data and statistics, the author interweaves his own affective memory—from a childhood marked by a fascination with birds and butterflies—with a rigorous reflection on the loss of biodiversity. This book is a manifesto that appeals to both reason and emotion, inviting the reader to reconnect with nature to understand the urgency of protecting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work combines environmental essay with personal memoir to address climate change and the biodiversity crisis. McCarthy does not limit himself to exposing the magnitude of the problem, but explores the deep reasons why humanity has lost its bond with the natural world. Through anecdotes from his own life, such as his childhood fascination with birds and insects, the author shows how direct experience of nature can be the most powerful engine for environmental action. The book is, in essence, a passionate defense of the beauty of the living world and a call to halt its destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of biodiversity and species extinction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClimate crisis and its ecological consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional reconnection with nature as a driver of change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal memory and childhood experience as a basis for environmental activism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the exclusively scientific and numerical approach to environmentalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in ecology, the environment, and climate change, but who are looking for a more literary, emotional, and reflective approach than that offered by technical reports. It will also be of great interest to those who enjoy personal memoirs and essays that combine science, philosophy, and sentiment. It is ideal for anyone who feels nostalgia for nature or wants to understand why the loss of biodiversity affects us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective that unites personal experience with environmental advocacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional reflection that helps to understand the ecological crisis beyond the data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn inspiring manifesto that invites action from a connection with natural beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA constructive critique of the purely scientific approach to environmentalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools to rediscover the value of biodiversity in daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: McCarthy, Michael\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Kalandraka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: ECOLOGICAL THOUGHT AND IDEOLOGY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: VITAMINA N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 580 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Moth Snowstorm\u003c\/i\u003e stands out in the landscape of environmental literature for its ability to move the reader without losing rigor. Michael McCarthy manages to build a bridge between science and sensitivity, offering a read that not only informs but transforms the reader's perception of the ecological crisis. It is a highly recommended work for those seeking an essay that combines knowledge, memory, and commitment, and which positions the beauty of the natural world as the best argument for its defense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408396771675,"sku":"9788416721719","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841672171.jpg?v=1781862697","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416721719","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}