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Stuck Monkey
- Author
- James Hamilton-Paterson
- Narrator
- Barnaby Edwards
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 9 May 2024
- Run Time
- 8 hours 22 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
People hunting monkeys in the jungle once devised a simple yet effective trap: When the creature found a banana in a large jar with a narrow neck, it would plunge its paw in to retrieve it. But it couldn’t let go. And unless the monkey released the banana, it was stuck.
We are, of course, the stuck monkey, paralysed by our modern lifestyles and consumer habits: our constant stream of online shopping deliveries, our compulsive dependence on digital devices, our obsession with our
pets. These addictions, as small and harmless as they may seem, are quietly destroying the planet. And the eco-friendly alternatives that alleviate our guilt are often not much better.
In Stuck Monkey, James Hamilton-Paterson uncovers the truth behind the everyday habits fuelling the climate crisis. Drawing on eye-opening research and shocking statistics, he mercilessly dissects a wide spectrum of modern life: pets, gardening, sports, vehicles, fashion, wellness, holidays, and more. Ferociously unflinching and
intelligent, this book will make you think twice about the ‘innocent’ habits we often take for granted.
Critics Review
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A marvellous, anecdote-packed mix of head-on and sideways takes on how corporate, personal and collective actions are trashing the planet and bringing about a climate and ecological emergency ... I would defy anyone to read this excellent book and not be forced into taking a long, hard look at how they live their life, and then take urgent steps to change it.
Professor Bill McGuire
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A highly original and lucid portrayal of the eco-catastrophe we face ... throughout, Hamilton-Paterson's mordant humour offers some solace
Literary Review
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Not an easy read, but a timely one, which cuts through a lot of nonsense
Saga Magazine
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PRAISE FOR JAMES HAMILTON-PATERSON:
'A superb book, not only meticulously researched but also supremely readable' - Daily Mail
'A terrific story, told with tremendous relish, elegance and attention to detail'Sunday Times
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Details
- Author
- James Hamilton-Paterson
- Narrator
- Barnaby Edwards
- Duration
- 8 hours 22 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 May 2024
- ISBN
- 9781035907748
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Popular science, Climate change, Consumerism, Social geography, Social, group or collective psychology
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents Stuck Monkey by James Hamilton-Paterson, read by Barnaby Edwards.People hunting monkeys in the jungle once devised a simple yet effective trap: When the creature found a banana in a large jar with a narrow neck, it would plunge its paw in to retrieve it. But it couldn’t let go. And unless the monkey released the banana, it was stuck.We are, of course, the stuck monkey, paralysed by our modern lifestyles and consumer habits: our constant stream of online shopping deliveries, our compulsive dependence on digital devices, our obsession with ourpets. These addictions, as small and harmless as they may seem, are quietly destroying the planet. And the eco-friendly alternatives that alleviate our guilt are often not much better.In Stuck Monkey, James Hamilton-Paterson uncovers the truth behind the everyday habits fuelling the climate crisis. Drawing on eye-opening research and shocking statistics, he mercilessly dissects a wide spectrum of modern life: pets, gardening, sports, vehicles, fashion, wellness, holidays, and more. Ferociously unflinching andintelligent, this book will make you think twice about the ‘innocent’ habits we often take for granted.
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