With Speed and Violence: Why Scientists Fear Tipping Points in Climate Change - Softcover

Well-documented and terrifying review of the scientific evidence supporting claims that Earth teeters on the edge of a climatic precipice . . . Important reading for policymakers, climate-change skeptics and anyone planning a future beyond the next decade. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"[Pearce's] grasp of [scientists'] work is exceptional. What's more, he has a talent for explaining science in terms understandable to the nonscientist . . . This enjoyable read was difficult to put down." --Library Journal, starred review

"If you want to quickly get up to date on climate change and its consequences, I recommend With Speed and Violence. If you can read only one book on climate change, this is it."--Lester Brown, president, Earth Policy Institute

Looks at the views of many scientists who believe the climatic effects caused by global warming will be large rather than small, and sooner rather than later.