Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse

Insects are essential for life, and Dave Goulson's book Silent Earth reveals the long decline of insect populations and its potential consequences. It calls for profound change and a passionate argument to love, respect, and care for our six-legged friends.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

The Sunday Times bestseller, "Silent Earth," urges readers to embrace a harmonious coexistence with nature by prioritizing the care and preservation of insects. Insects, often overlooked but vital contributors to our world, play a crucial role in ecosystems and food chains. Author Dave Goulson, a renowned entomologist, unveils the alarming decline in insect populations witnessed in recent decades, emphasizing the profound consequences this has on the health and stability of our planet. Through captivating storytelling and extensive research, Goulson presents a compelling argument for a radical shift in our perspective and behavior toward these six-legged friends. He calls for profound change at individual, societal, and environmental levels, urging us to love, respect, and care for our insect companions. "Silent Earth" serves as a wake-up call, reminding us of our interconnectedness with nature and the urgency of addressing the ecological crisis. It has received critical acclaim from esteemed authors, including Isabella Tree, who praised it as "enlightening, urgent, and funny," and the New Statesman, which described it as a "timely call for action." By recognizing the significance of insects, we can inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world and work together to create a more sustainable and thriving future for all living beings.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529114423