The Shock of the Anthropocene

This book proposes a detailed, data-driven critique of the Anthropocene, refuting the view of a human species unaware of its environmental impact.

It combines elements of environmental history, history of science and technology, and economic and intellectual history to explore how the planet has entered a new epoch characterized by a geological revolution of human origin.

The authors dissect the concept of the Anthropocene, challenging accepted ideas about environmental awareness, industrialism, consumerism, energy transitions, and the role of the military in environmental destruction.

The book is divided into three parts, introducing scientific data, breaking down hegemonic narratives, and presenting histories that expose the complexities of the Anthropocene concept.