The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire

A real corker of a book, beautifully crafted, superbly researched, witty, with lashes of humour, telling the gripping story of why our human species will ultimately go the way of the dinosaurs. Compulsory reading for all humans, mandatory reading for politiciansJohn Long, author of The Secret History of Sharks

Never has the prospect of human extinction been so exhilarating, at least to read about. With the witty and conversational style that won him the Royal Society Science Book prize, Henry Gee tackles the existential question of humanity’s future. Measured and enlightening, Henry Gee is a sage, and what he writes is worth our attention as we peer into the unknown next steps of humankind.Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs