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Scatter, adapt, and remember: how humans will survive a mass extinction
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New York : Doubleday, [2013].
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305 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
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A speculative work suggests ways to promote the human race's survival of a mass extinction induced by climate change, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters, citing innovations ranging from the bacteria labs of St. Louis to the underground cities of central Turkey.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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A speculative work suggests ways to promote the human race's survival of a mass extinction induced by climate change, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters, citing innovations ranging from the bacteria labs of St. Louis to the underground cities of central Turkey.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Newitz, A. (2013). Scatter, adapt, and remember: how humans will survive a mass extinction. First edition. New York, Doubleday.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Newitz, Annalee, 1969-. 2013. Scatter, Adapt, and Remember: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction. New York, Doubleday.

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Newitz, Annalee, 1969-, Scatter, Adapt, and Remember: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction. New York, Doubleday, 2013.

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Newitz, Annalee. Scatter, Adapt, and Remember: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction. First edition. New York, Doubleday, 2013.

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