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The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change, Revised Edition
When The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change was first published in 2014, it offered something entirely a fun, illustrated guide to a planetary crisis. If that sounds like an oxymoron, you’ve never seen the carbon cycle demonstrated through yoga poses or a polar bear explaining evolution to her cubs.
That creativity comes from the minds of Yoram Bauman, the world’s first and only “stand-up economist,” and award-winning illustrator Grady Klein. After seeing their book used in classrooms and the halls of Congress alike, the pair has teamed up again to fully update the guide with the latest scientific data from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
A lot has happened to the climate over the last decade, and the authors tackle the daunting statistics with their trademark humor. They realize it’s better to laugh than cry when confronting mind-blowing facts about our changing world. Readers will become familiar with critical concepts, but they’ll also smile as they learn about climate science, projections, and policy.
Sociologists have argued that we don’t address climate change because it’s too big and frightening to get our heads around. The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change takes the intimidation and gloom out of one of the most important challenges of our time.
That creativity comes from the minds of Yoram Bauman, the world’s first and only “stand-up economist,” and award-winning illustrator Grady Klein. After seeing their book used in classrooms and the halls of Congress alike, the pair has teamed up again to fully update the guide with the latest scientific data from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
A lot has happened to the climate over the last decade, and the authors tackle the daunting statistics with their trademark humor. They realize it’s better to laugh than cry when confronting mind-blowing facts about our changing world. Readers will become familiar with critical concepts, but they’ll also smile as they learn about climate science, projections, and policy.
Sociologists have argued that we don’t address climate change because it’s too big and frightening to get our heads around. The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change takes the intimidation and gloom out of one of the most important challenges of our time.
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March 9, 2014
From the back cover of the book:
“Can’t wait!” —Godot
"Stand-up economist" Yoram Bauman wants us to learn more about climate change, and he intends to take us there laughing all the way. After all, climate change is serious business and the best comedy is provided by the most morbid of human fears.
Yoram and Klein’s aims are laudable, and by creating this cartoon introduction (which also throws in a good Big History lesson, to sweeten the pot), they make the ‘gloomy’ topic not only more accessible but also fun to learn about. And that could be an important first step, especially for kids (or those childish adults that run after the shopping carts).
Based mainly on the IPCC reports and statistics, this book is as hard hitting as any other, but might find itself more digestible even by the nonbelievers. Of course, coming from an economist, there is a marked bias towards ‘market is the Answer’, running throughout the book. It is simplistic and doesn’t put forth any great ideas and the last section was, quite honestly, a waste of time. But the first three educational, non-policy-prescription sections are really worth your time and money.
See here for a quick video guide through the book (you can also donate to the project there): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
You can also get an early b/w peak of a draft of the Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change via this 15-meg 2-to-a-page PDF.
I think this would be a good book to donate to your neighboring school’s library or suggest for your kid’s school, or even stock up for yourself - hey, it is real eye candy too!
This book was provided by Island Press as an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 22, 2014
I'm not sure who would enjoy reading this book, but I'm glad it exists.
The title is an apt description -- it is indeed a cartoon introduction to climate change. The author starts with the history of the earth and how life first formed. It gives an overview of the different cycles of warm and cool periods the planet has had, and how the concentrations of carbon dioxide have changed in the atmosphere over the generations.
The book also gets into the economics of climate change, and why it has been so challenging for governments and industries to adopt and enforce stricter environmental standards. Besides the money issue, the author uses Aristotle's theory of the Tragedy of the Commons, meaning that issues which are common to the greatest number of people, such as protecting the environment, have the least care bestowed on them. (In sociology, we call this the Diffusion of Responsibility. The larger a group, the less responsible people are, because everyone assumes that someone else will solve the problem.)
"The Tragedy of the Commons is the root cause of environmental problems like littering, and overfishing, and air pollution, and climate change. You can see the Tragedy of the Commons in your own personal decisions, and in decisions made by entire countries when they fail to sign climate agreements, or fail to live up to agreements they already signed, or fail to do much beyond blaming everyone else."
Overall, I was impressed with the book and thought it a worthwhile endeavor. The drawings are humorous, and the scientific information was well-presented. I read a copy from a college library, and I think a student would find it helpful as a primer to the issue of climate change. Of course, I think the only people who would read this book are those who already agree that climate change is a serious problem and that humans need to take steps to mitigate a future disaster.
The book tries to close on an optimistic note, saying we have a daunting challenge ahead of us, but that it is not impossible. However, the last words are, "The next chapter is being written now. Good luck to us all."
Yes, I think we will all need some luck.
The title is an apt description -- it is indeed a cartoon introduction to climate change. The author starts with the history of the earth and how life first formed. It gives an overview of the different cycles of warm and cool periods the planet has had, and how the concentrations of carbon dioxide have changed in the atmosphere over the generations.
The book also gets into the economics of climate change, and why it has been so challenging for governments and industries to adopt and enforce stricter environmental standards. Besides the money issue, the author uses Aristotle's theory of the Tragedy of the Commons, meaning that issues which are common to the greatest number of people, such as protecting the environment, have the least care bestowed on them. (In sociology, we call this the Diffusion of Responsibility. The larger a group, the less responsible people are, because everyone assumes that someone else will solve the problem.)
"The Tragedy of the Commons is the root cause of environmental problems like littering, and overfishing, and air pollution, and climate change. You can see the Tragedy of the Commons in your own personal decisions, and in decisions made by entire countries when they fail to sign climate agreements, or fail to live up to agreements they already signed, or fail to do much beyond blaming everyone else."
Overall, I was impressed with the book and thought it a worthwhile endeavor. The drawings are humorous, and the scientific information was well-presented. I read a copy from a college library, and I think a student would find it helpful as a primer to the issue of climate change. Of course, I think the only people who would read this book are those who already agree that climate change is a serious problem and that humans need to take steps to mitigate a future disaster.
The book tries to close on an optimistic note, saying we have a daunting challenge ahead of us, but that it is not impossible. However, the last words are, "The next chapter is being written now. Good luck to us all."
Yes, I think we will all need some luck.
July 31, 2022
A pretty good look at climate change, from the evidence that it is indeed happening to the options we might pursue to mitigate it. Very informative and even-handed.
Too bad it doesn't look good. The art is all grayscale and wobbly, with thick and blotchy lines that often fail to connect or drop out in the middle. It reminded me of an old comic strip hanging on an officer worker's cubicle wall that was third-generation photocopy of a fax of a mimeograph.
Too bad it doesn't look good. The art is all grayscale and wobbly, with thick and blotchy lines that often fail to connect or drop out in the middle. It reminded me of an old comic strip hanging on an officer worker's cubicle wall that was third-generation photocopy of a fax of a mimeograph.
September 10, 2019
Definitely Underrated. Deserves More Than 5 stars.
The great manner in which environmental basics , causes of climate change, its effect on our future and what we can do about this is explained is truly remarkable.
Really a great book for children and even for adults who want to learn about climate change along with quality humour should read this.The artwork and the way it is written is truly engrossing.
It is definitely one of the best books I read in 2019.
The great manner in which environmental basics , causes of climate change, its effect on our future and what we can do about this is explained is truly remarkable.
Really a great book for children and even for adults who want to learn about climate change along with quality humour should read this.The artwork and the way it is written is truly engrossing.
It is definitely one of the best books I read in 2019.
February 15, 2019
The cartoon treatment makes this critical (or hot!... sorry) but somewhat academic topic more manageable. Those who have already formed beliefs and conclusions on the subject are unlikely to be swayed, but there are undoubtedly plenty of folks out there who aren't yet sure what to think, and this is their book.
The Kindle edition saves paper, and at about $10.50 is a pretty inexpensive way of getting this, but you can't pass it on to others after reading it. For a few bucks more, you can buy it and keep it in circulation. If you're annoyed with Amazon, Indiebound can point you to a local book merchant that sells it.
Then there's the even greener option. My library has six copies. You can check to see if any library in your area has one here.
The Kindle edition saves paper, and at about $10.50 is a pretty inexpensive way of getting this, but you can't pass it on to others after reading it. For a few bucks more, you can buy it and keep it in circulation. If you're annoyed with Amazon, Indiebound can point you to a local book merchant that sells it.
Then there's the even greener option. My library has six copies. You can check to see if any library in your area has one here.
December 28, 2015
Book blurb: Climate change is no laughing matter — but maybe it should be. The topic is so critical that everyone, from students to policy-makers to voters, needs a quick and easy guide to the basics. The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change entertains as it educates, delivering a unique and enjoyable presentation of mind-blowing facts and critical concepts.
How much more fun education would be if the material was presented in this way! I found this book to be an informative, educational, and enjoyable read. If you are unsure as to the difference between climate and weather, or are unsure what all the fuss is about global warming, or if you simply want to get that old noggin thinking about what might well be a real dystopian world, I would highly recommend you settle in with this one. Read it alone, or read it with your kids, or read it with your friends. Pour yourself a tall cold drink and just read it.
How much more fun education would be if the material was presented in this way! I found this book to be an informative, educational, and enjoyable read. If you are unsure as to the difference between climate and weather, or are unsure what all the fuss is about global warming, or if you simply want to get that old noggin thinking about what might well be a real dystopian world, I would highly recommend you settle in with this one. Read it alone, or read it with your kids, or read it with your friends. Pour yourself a tall cold drink and just read it.
February 28, 2015
A good and fun introduction to how climate change works. It's easy to follow and covers a lot of important concepts, and is ultimately hopeful and leaves readers with a sense of empowerment. The only thing though: the "good solutions" to climate change talked about in the book are mostly market-based approaches (which makes sense given the author is an economist), but after reading Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything I'm left thinking you can't fight capitalism with more capitalism. Climate change action represents much more than a call to make its processes more expensive. And you also have to wonder how these solutions are convenient for the people in power causing the problems, who have the most ($$) to lose if we begin to phase out fossil fuels. I enjoyed the book all in all, though I wish they would have pursued other potential responses/solutions in more detail.
November 22, 2016
This book gave a good overview of Climate Change and many related topics. It tended to get distracted and go off on tangents though. It also often tried to be funny, but fell short of that. The drawings were of a style that just made them look sloppy and often hard to discern. The writing was done mostly in shades of gray, instead of black, so it was very hard to read. Overall, I just wasn't that impressed with this book.
May 8, 2016
This is a great run down of climate change, and some possible solutions to make sure we don't continue as business as usual. Easy to read, simple to understand, not intimidating. This book doesn't make you want to run and hide -- It's inspirational -- it makes you see that we can all make a difference.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
January 18, 2020
I love how the author has explained an important and currently critical issue in a fun and interesting manner through a comic. Kids will not only find this readable compared to textbooks but they'll also enjoy reading it.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. This has not influenced my review in any way.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. This has not influenced my review in any way.
July 18, 2021
enjoyable treatment of important problem.
December 16, 2016
This book is very quick overview of climate change. In 200 pages, it covers the history of climate change, the current situation, the impacts of humans on climate, the possible solutions etc. The book talks about all the possible outcomes, the best ones and the worst ones, but my overall impression is that, even with all the bad things that could happen as a result of global warming, there are still reasons to be optimistic.
I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about climate change, but is maybe intimidated by the subject. It’s a graphic novel, which makes it an even quicker read and it’s full of funny and interesting drawings that help you understand the issues.
The authors of this book also wrote The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, a book I’m very interested in reading now, and I hope it’s as fun and educational as this one.
I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about climate change, but is maybe intimidated by the subject. It’s a graphic novel, which makes it an even quicker read and it’s full of funny and interesting drawings that help you understand the issues.
The authors of this book also wrote The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, a book I’m very interested in reading now, and I hope it’s as fun and educational as this one.
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March 25, 2014Climate Change is a subject that is often hard to approach. It can be polarizing and it really doesn't have to be. This graphic novel gives the facts, but in a playful and comedic way. This is a great educational comic that people of all ages interested in climate change will enjoy. I think people that doubt the validity of climate change should read this as well.
December 1, 2015
All I can say is that it’s really cool to learn so much from a comic book.
Well, that’s not really all I can say. But it is really cool!
While written in a simple language most anyone can understand, some of these concepts are still pretty complicated and require a slow, thoughtful read. And maybe a re-read.
But I love the way this book breaks down the issues with climate change – starting from the history of the earth.
The basic language and cartoony art make it something easy to read. And, more than just looking all comic-book-y and attractive, the art often does a fantastic job in illustrating the concepts being described. And outlines the completely compelling case of how the community of humans is causing climate change.
I realize that no one can tell the future. And the book even notes that things could turn out much better than predicted or much worse. But even the people who are anti-climate-change facts, or are expecting things to be much better than predicted, should even see that fact that we are changing our environment in drastic ways that we never have before.
One thing that’s ironic – is that as the climate changes, those who caused it (the wealthy) will be able to adapt to it much better than those who didn’t (the poor).
But the best thing about this book is that it gives ways to help.
Aristotle said that,
Everyone thinks chiefly if their own; hardly at all of the common interest.
Which means that people will pick up their dog’s poop in their own own yard because it benefits themselves, but not necessarily in public because it benefits the common good.
And it made me realize that people who let their dogs poop in my yard don’t give a crap about the common good.
(And, damn but doesn’t that say a lot about why the privileged don’t want to give up their privilege – but now I’m getting off topic.)
And, there’s an excellent glossary in the back to help you understand terms you might have missed.
Recommended for anyone that wants to learn more about climate change. And highly recommended for anyone that doesn’t. They probably need it even more!
Thanks to NetGalley and Island Press for a copy in return for an honest review.
Well, that’s not really all I can say. But it is really cool!
While written in a simple language most anyone can understand, some of these concepts are still pretty complicated and require a slow, thoughtful read. And maybe a re-read.
But I love the way this book breaks down the issues with climate change – starting from the history of the earth.
The basic language and cartoony art make it something easy to read. And, more than just looking all comic-book-y and attractive, the art often does a fantastic job in illustrating the concepts being described. And outlines the completely compelling case of how the community of humans is causing climate change.
I realize that no one can tell the future. And the book even notes that things could turn out much better than predicted or much worse. But even the people who are anti-climate-change facts, or are expecting things to be much better than predicted, should even see that fact that we are changing our environment in drastic ways that we never have before.
One thing that’s ironic – is that as the climate changes, those who caused it (the wealthy) will be able to adapt to it much better than those who didn’t (the poor).
But the best thing about this book is that it gives ways to help.
Aristotle said that,
Everyone thinks chiefly if their own; hardly at all of the common interest.
Which means that people will pick up their dog’s poop in their own own yard because it benefits themselves, but not necessarily in public because it benefits the common good.
And it made me realize that people who let their dogs poop in my yard don’t give a crap about the common good.
(And, damn but doesn’t that say a lot about why the privileged don’t want to give up their privilege – but now I’m getting off topic.)
And, there’s an excellent glossary in the back to help you understand terms you might have missed.
Recommended for anyone that wants to learn more about climate change. And highly recommended for anyone that doesn’t. They probably need it even more!
Thanks to NetGalley and Island Press for a copy in return for an honest review.
February 24, 2015
Originally at The Fictional Reader
One of my challenges for this year was to read more books from genres I’ve been neglecting. I’m so happy, I think I’ve been doing really well on this challenge. I don’t read non-fiction often. Why, you ask? Well, I go to class at university. Pretty much the last thing I feel like doing when I get back home is learning more. Plus, non-fiction books are often quite hard to get through and can seem a bit heavy. This definitely wasn’t!
It’s aimed to younger readers who know -next to- nothing about climate change, but would like to learn. And while I thought that I had at least some knowledge about it, I think this book proved me wrong. I learned SO MUCH from it. And because it is a graphic novel too, you get to see examples or most often, it helps you understand the scientific explanations. Often, people that are expert in a certain field find it hard to teach beginners about it. Knowledge that seems so logic to them -like everyone should know it- may not like that for the rest of us. This definitely wasn’t the case here. A TOTAL beginner or really young kid could understand -most- of this book.
It’s divided into different parts and every part into chapters. It slowly introduces you to what climate change is, how it came to be, predictions for the future and at the end, possible solutions. To be honest, this book kind of scared me. I feel like after reading this I’m ready to start an entire organization just to let people know we’re killing ourselves by not limiting this problem. And I am not a protest/rally kind of person. Yet now, I am kind of afraid for the future.
I would definitely recommend this book! Even if you don’t really read non-fiction, which I don’t, I’d recommend this. I feel like everyone should educate themselves about the subject and the graphic novel part is just an added bonus.
One of my challenges for this year was to read more books from genres I’ve been neglecting. I’m so happy, I think I’ve been doing really well on this challenge. I don’t read non-fiction often. Why, you ask? Well, I go to class at university. Pretty much the last thing I feel like doing when I get back home is learning more. Plus, non-fiction books are often quite hard to get through and can seem a bit heavy. This definitely wasn’t!
It’s aimed to younger readers who know -next to- nothing about climate change, but would like to learn. And while I thought that I had at least some knowledge about it, I think this book proved me wrong. I learned SO MUCH from it. And because it is a graphic novel too, you get to see examples or most often, it helps you understand the scientific explanations. Often, people that are expert in a certain field find it hard to teach beginners about it. Knowledge that seems so logic to them -like everyone should know it- may not like that for the rest of us. This definitely wasn’t the case here. A TOTAL beginner or really young kid could understand -most- of this book.
It’s divided into different parts and every part into chapters. It slowly introduces you to what climate change is, how it came to be, predictions for the future and at the end, possible solutions. To be honest, this book kind of scared me. I feel like after reading this I’m ready to start an entire organization just to let people know we’re killing ourselves by not limiting this problem. And I am not a protest/rally kind of person. Yet now, I am kind of afraid for the future.
I would definitely recommend this book! Even if you don’t really read non-fiction, which I don’t, I’d recommend this. I feel like everyone should educate themselves about the subject and the graphic novel part is just an added bonus.
November 15, 2015
Climate change is a complicated problem. Our future as a planet depends on the innovations of the generation of young people who are growing and learning today. The first step to inspiring these young people is EDUCATION about the problem.
What makes The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change such a winner is that it is educational and entertaining!! The graphics are an essential part of what makes this book so easy to understand. And the humor kept me engaged for the entire read.
This book makes climate change accessible. There is a simple breakdown of the science behind it, the history of the issue, the human impact, and the predictions of future outcomes if we continue "business as usual." I enjoyed how, after clearly laying out the problem, the book spends the last third exploring actions we can take to address it.
I am recommending that my library buy this book. And I wish it was required reading in schools throughout the country. I'll be buying a copy for my nieces and one to have as a reference for myself. One of the young people who reads this book might be informed and inspired to be a part of the innovation that is so needed.
(My review is based on an advanced copy I received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)
What makes The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change such a winner is that it is educational and entertaining!! The graphics are an essential part of what makes this book so easy to understand. And the humor kept me engaged for the entire read.
This book makes climate change accessible. There is a simple breakdown of the science behind it, the history of the issue, the human impact, and the predictions of future outcomes if we continue "business as usual." I enjoyed how, after clearly laying out the problem, the book spends the last third exploring actions we can take to address it.
I am recommending that my library buy this book. And I wish it was required reading in schools throughout the country. I'll be buying a copy for my nieces and one to have as a reference for myself. One of the young people who reads this book might be informed and inspired to be a part of the innovation that is so needed.
(My review is based on an advanced copy I received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)
September 23, 2016
Without a doubt the most refreshing book I've had a chance to check out from the Portland Library. I really feel like the struggle of dealing with Climate Change is just so so much at times, when coping with the reality of Earth's trajectory. The straightforward manner, and pointedly, the nature of the cartooning is spot on. These fellas really put something up that combines science and common sense without wearing the reader down with jargon, but explaining enough too. It's an educational book, and presents a fair optimism within its tone and style. I'm confident in reccomending the book, but secretly it is only a 4 star piece because of the authors depth of exploration regarding the viability of solving the issue with technology. Far from a call to action, it's a good reminder for people who are lucky enough to have learned the science a bit in college, perhaps, or on their own -- that we are collectively quite sure of what happens in the atmosphere.
I'll give it to you straight. I think it's an important message, and I came close to making youtube videos featuring the cartoons, and I sort of wish I had. 4 stars: you could have gone deeper, but, I gave you 5 for the relevance though!
I'll give it to you straight. I think it's an important message, and I came close to making youtube videos featuring the cartoons, and I sort of wish I had. 4 stars: you could have gone deeper, but, I gave you 5 for the relevance though!
February 10, 2017
Learnt more than from my classroom lecture on climate change
June 11, 2017
It's a book to get you thinking what can I do to help the planet
July 11, 2017
This should be required reading! Educational (I learned so much!), easy to understand, and humorous to boot!
Someone really should be handing out copies on street corners.
Someone really should be handing out copies on street corners.
November 9, 2017
Important stuff.
June 20, 2022
İklim krizi konusunda duyarlılığı daha geniş kitlelere yaygınlaştırmak için güzel bir eser.
Artılar
+ Kamuoyunu bilgilendirmek için teknik dille yazılmış çalışmaların yanı sıra böyle eserler çok faydalı
+ iklim krizinin temel unsurları basit bir dille anlatılmış
+ Çizgi roman ile karmaşık sorunlar güzel bir şekilde aktarılmış
Eksiler
- Türkçe çeviri hatalarla dolu.
- Business as usual terimi iklim senaryolarında bildiğimiz yolda ilerlemeyi temsil eder. Yani kirletmeye devam etmeyi. Ama bu terim bazı yerlerde ticarethane ya da ticaret diye çevrilmiş. Bu anahtar kavramın yanlış çevrilmesi anlaşılırlığı zedelemiş. İklim krizinde sorun “ticaret” değil “bildiğimiz yoldan gidip çevreyi kirletmeye devam etmemiz” yani “business as usual”
- Bir diğer yanlış çeviri “the tragedy of the commons” yani “ortak malların trajedisi”. Bu da ne yazık ki halk trajedisi olarak çevrilmiş.
- Bir diğer sorun Kapitalizm çerçevesinden çıkmadan onu hiç eleştirmeden etliye sütlüye dokunmadan öneriler sunulması.
- Kapitalizmin yarattığı sistemik sorunları giderilebilecek birer aksaklık olarak görmeye devam etmek sorunları ötelemekten başka bir işe yaramıyor.
- Kitapta bazı yazılar öylesine küçük ki okumak mümkün değil. Yakın gözlüğüme ilave olarak bazı yerleri büyüteçle okudum. Koskoca sayfada devasa boşluklar varken bu kadar küçük yazılar okumayı çok zorlaştırdı.
Özetle karmaşık bir sorun basitçe anlatmaya çalışırken hatalı çevirilerle daha da anlaşılmaz hale gelmiş. Çevirmen arkadaşın iyi niyetine şüphem yok. Sanırım bazı teknik kavramları bilmediği için bu hatalar meydana gelmiş. Bu tip çalışmaların çevirisinden sonra, alanın uzmanlarınca son okuma yapılması şart.
Artılar
+ Kamuoyunu bilgilendirmek için teknik dille yazılmış çalışmaların yanı sıra böyle eserler çok faydalı
+ iklim krizinin temel unsurları basit bir dille anlatılmış
+ Çizgi roman ile karmaşık sorunlar güzel bir şekilde aktarılmış
Eksiler
- Türkçe çeviri hatalarla dolu.
- Business as usual terimi iklim senaryolarında bildiğimiz yolda ilerlemeyi temsil eder. Yani kirletmeye devam etmeyi. Ama bu terim bazı yerlerde ticarethane ya da ticaret diye çevrilmiş. Bu anahtar kavramın yanlış çevrilmesi anlaşılırlığı zedelemiş. İklim krizinde sorun “ticaret” değil “bildiğimiz yoldan gidip çevreyi kirletmeye devam etmemiz” yani “business as usual”
- Bir diğer yanlış çeviri “the tragedy of the commons” yani “ortak malların trajedisi”. Bu da ne yazık ki halk trajedisi olarak çevrilmiş.
- Bir diğer sorun Kapitalizm çerçevesinden çıkmadan onu hiç eleştirmeden etliye sütlüye dokunmadan öneriler sunulması.
- Kapitalizmin yarattığı sistemik sorunları giderilebilecek birer aksaklık olarak görmeye devam etmek sorunları ötelemekten başka bir işe yaramıyor.
- Kitapta bazı yazılar öylesine küçük ki okumak mümkün değil. Yakın gözlüğüme ilave olarak bazı yerleri büyüteçle okudum. Koskoca sayfada devasa boşluklar varken bu kadar küçük yazılar okumayı çok zorlaştırdı.
Özetle karmaşık bir sorun basitçe anlatmaya çalışırken hatalı çevirilerle daha da anlaşılmaz hale gelmiş. Çevirmen arkadaşın iyi niyetine şüphem yok. Sanırım bazı teknik kavramları bilmediği için bu hatalar meydana gelmiş. Bu tip çalışmaların çevirisinden sonra, alanın uzmanlarınca son okuma yapılması şart.
March 7, 2021
I have had to stop reading various books on climate change simply because the science was far too complicated for me. At some points I'd scour the NASA website to try to understand feedback loops.
In this book the science was SO BEAUTIFULLY explained. In half an hour of reading a funny comic I learnt so much about the earth and it's history and that in itself was fascinating.
After the science and an explanation of what climate change can do the author proceeds to discuss various interesting solutions and ends on a very hopeful note.
The book is hilarious, structured and builds a solid base from scratch and takes all but 2- 3 hours to finish. This is why I'd suggest it to everyone - it's such an important issue and this book doesn't need much of a time commitment.
It's the perfect Introduction to climate change and a brilliant way to learn <3
In this book the science was SO BEAUTIFULLY explained. In half an hour of reading a funny comic I learnt so much about the earth and it's history and that in itself was fascinating.
After the science and an explanation of what climate change can do the author proceeds to discuss various interesting solutions and ends on a very hopeful note.
The book is hilarious, structured and builds a solid base from scratch and takes all but 2- 3 hours to finish. This is why I'd suggest it to everyone - it's such an important issue and this book doesn't need much of a time commitment.
It's the perfect Introduction to climate change and a brilliant way to learn <3
February 19, 2020
This is a very introductory book on climate change for people with the attention span of a squirrel (not in a demeaning way) or children. It is likely a good book for younger audiences since the cartoon-style explanation aids to the visualization of certain concepts. It is also too ambitious with the amount of information it encompasses... all barely scratching the surface. I suppose that’s why it’s called an “introduction”.
I’m intrigued about what the same author has done with micro and macro economics though. I have zero knowledge over those subjects and can probably benefit from the graphic-style presentation since already I find those subjects quite boring just thinking about them.
I’m intrigued about what the same author has done with micro and macro economics though. I have zero knowledge over those subjects and can probably benefit from the graphic-style presentation since already I find those subjects quite boring just thinking about them.
December 4, 2018
Well thought out arguments and good explanation of the science. I didn’t particularly like the style of the art. More importantly I don’t think it used the sequential art format very well - the message would have mostly been the same without the artwork. Art and comic panels were mostly used for throwaway jokes, and I found it more disruptive than helpful for the flow of ideas.
February 24, 2020
So fun! I got a copy when Dr Yoram Bauman gave a lecture on campus and I'm so glad I did. Expertly written so it's informative and easy to follow. Although it took me awhile to get into the graphic novel style, it totally added to the whole effect and the whole book is so creative. Highly recommend! (It's a real fast read)
February 19, 2018
Introduces all the basic climate change concepts. Super quick read filled with amusing illustrations and a high frequency of dad jokes.
It's a great introduction for all ages to climate change and sets you up to go an read about the topic in greater depth.
It's a great introduction for all ages to climate change and sets you up to go an read about the topic in greater depth.
December 13, 2019
I’m impressed with how thorough and comprehensible this book made climate change. Very useful and interesting.
June 29, 2020
His books are awesome (just like always)
March 4, 2021
Good intro to climate change. Better than reading a dull textbook. The 3rd grade humor and some of the drawings were unnecessary and distracting.
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