Joshua Schuster

Professeur d’anglais et directeur du Centre d’études sur la théorie et la critique à Western University. Il se spécialise en littérature environnementale et en risque existentiel, avec des livres récents comme What Is Extinction? (2023) et Calamity Theory (2021), coécrit avec Derek Woods.
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The image shows a representation of the dodo (Raphus cucullatus), an extinct bird species that once inhabited the island of Mauritius. The dodo is widely recognized as a symbol of extinction, having disappeared by the late 17th century due to excessive hunting by humans and the introduction of invasive species to its habitat. Its extinction serves as a reminder of the impact of human activity on biodiversity.
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Qu’est-ce que l’extinction ? Explorer la fin et le sens de la vie

About the book What Is Extinction? A Natural and Cultural History of Last Animals by Joshua Schuster, published by Fordham…

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