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What would the Earth be like if everyone was killed off by an astronomical event or disease? Such thought
experiments are the stuff of Alan Weisman's new book The World Without Us. Weisman's argument would
be an interesting read if it weren't for the nagging suspicion that them is something rather ludicrous about
its very premise: that a world without human beings could possibly matter to us. The themes in Weisman's
interviews with people from around the world are familiar. Over-harvesting, over-farming and over-
industrialisation are destroying the planet. Unless we change our ways, we are doomed. But them isn't much
new evidence to throw into the debate. The book is saved, however, by Weisman's writing. His engaging
journalism makes for a gripping fantasy that will make most readers hope that at least some of us can stick
around long enough to see how the journey of the human race on our planet turns out.

Which reviewer

has a different opinion from the others on how relevant Weisman's imagined situation is? 1

supports reviewer A's opinion on Weisman's writing style? 2

has a different view from the others on the originality of Weisman's evidence? 3

takes a similar view to reviewer C on Weisman's proposed solution? 4

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