The Collapse of Western Civilization

by Naomi Oreskes

First published 2014

In a world ravaged by climate change, "The Collapse of Western Civilization" envisions a future where the shortsightedness of humanity has led to the downfall of society. Told through the eyes of a historian in the year 2393, the narrative unfolds a harrowing tale of environmental devastation, mass migration, and the crumbling of once-mighty nations. As rising seas and extreme weather events disrupt food and water supplies, governments struggle to maintain order, and a new dark age settles over the land. This chilling cautionary tale challenges us to confront the consequences of our actions and the fragility of the world we inhabit.

Genres: dystopia, environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, climate-change, academic

Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: cautionary-tale

Period: 2393

86 pages · Kindle Edition · Columbia University Press

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