Diane Ackerman

Diane Ackerman

3 Series

Diane Ackerman is an American naturalist, poet, and author known for her works including "The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story," "The Human Age: The World Shaped by Us," "The Moon by Whale Light," and "A Natural History of the Senses." She has also published numerous poetry collections and children’s books, showcasing her versatility across genres.

In "The Human Age: The World Shaped By Us," Diane Ackerman examines humanity's dual capacity for destruction and innovation. She delves into how these forces will influence the planet's future. Ackerman highlights the interdependence of the natural and human worlds. She also incorporates insights from various scientific fields, including nanotechnology and biomimicry. This exploration underscores the profound impact of human actions on Earth's evolution.

Non-Fiction

On Extended Wings

(1985)

A Natural History of the Senses

(1990)

The Moon by Whale Light and Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodilians and Whales

(1991)

A Natural History of Love

(1994)

The Curious Naturalist

(1994)

The Rarest of the Rare: Vanishing Animals, Timeless Worlds

(1995)

Monk Seal Hideaway

(1995)

A Slender Thread: Rediscovering Hope at the Heart of Crisis

(1997)

Bats: Shadows in the Night

(1997)

The Book of Love

(1998)

Deep Play

(1999)(With: Peter Sís)

Cultivating Delight: A Natural History of My Garden

(2001)

Twilight of the Tenderfoot: A Western Memoir

(2002)

An Alchemy of Mind: The Marvel and Mystery of the Brain

(2004)

The Zookeeper's Wife

(2007)

Dawn Light: Dancing with Cranes and Other Ways to Start the Day

(2009)

One Hundred Names for Love: A Memoir

(2011)

The Human Age: The World Shaped By Us

(2014)

Collections

The Planets: A Cosmic Pastoral[Poems]

(1976)

Wife of Light

(1978)

Lady Faustus

(1983)

Reverse Thunder: A Dramatic Poem

(1988)

Jaguar of Sweet Laughter: New and Selected Poems

(1991)

I Praise My Destroyer: Poems

(1998)

Origami Bridges: Poems of Psychoanalysis and Fire

(2000)

The Senses of Animals: Poems

(2000)

Animal Sense

(2003)(With: Peter Sís)

Anthologies

A Convergence of Birds

(2001)

When The Wild Comes Leaping Up

(2002)

In the Arms of Words: Poems for Disaster Relief

(2005)

Common Wealth: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania

(2005)

Hope Beneath Our Feet

(2010)

Wonder and Other Survival Skills

(2012)

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