The Darkness Manifesto
How light pollution threatens the ancient rhythms of life
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2022
Summary
How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb. In our era of 24⁄7 illumination, an excess of light is a pressing problem. Just about every creature on earth, humans included, operates according to the circadian rhythm. The world’s flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night, but in 2021, light pollution has become a major issue. Swedes have always had to deal with extremes of light and dark, thanks to the short…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781847927163 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1847927165 |
| Author: | Johan Eklöf, Dr. Elizabeth DeNoma |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Bodley Head Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2022 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 135mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
Absolutely wonderful , full of graceful insight and gentle persuasion
Poetic and philosophical at times, intimate and expansive at others * Daily Telegraph *
Superb… takes us on an exciting journey through multiple and fascinating areas of nocturnal biology… A critically important must-read for all who have an interest in the health of our planet * Russell Foster, author of Life Time *
A powerful contribution to our understanding of the harm we’re causing, and a clarion call for change * New Statesman *
Absolutely wonderful, full of graceful insight and gentle persuasion – Chris Goodall, author of What We Need to Do Now
I never knew the night could be this fascinating or that there was so much I wanted to know about it. Highly recommendable read * Nicklas Brendborg, author of Jellyfish Age Backwards *
About The Author
Johan Eklöf
Johan Eklöf (Author)
Johan Eklöf, PhD, is a Swedish bat scientist and writer, most known for his work on microbat vision and more recently, light pollution. He lives in the west of Sweden, where he works as a conservationist and copywriter.
Johan has studied bats for almost twenty years and now has his own consultancy company, hired by authorities, wind companies, municipalities, city planners and environmental organizations as an expert on bats, night ecology, and nature-friendly lighting. The Darkness Manifesto is his first book to be translated into English.
Elizabeth DeNoma (Translator)
Dr. Elizabeth DeNoma is a literary translator from Scandinavian languages, as well as a developmental editor and publishing consultant specialising in international literature. In addition to The Darkness Manifesto, her recent translations include Jellyfish Age Backwards by Nicklas Brendborg and Winter Swimming by Susanna Søberg.
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