Measure Yourself Against the Earth

Listed among the top 75 books of 2015 by The Hill Times

Praise for Mark Kingwell and Measure Yourself Against the Earth

"[Measure Yourself Against the Earth] is written in a fun, almost whimsical, tone that befits the topic, and lends well to readability"—Library Journal

“Mark Kingwell is a beautiful writer, a lucid thinker and a patient teacher ... His insights are intellectual anchors in a fast-changing world.”—Naomi Klein, author of No Logo

"Illuminates on almost every page."—The Los Angeles Times

"An original approach to where we are as a civilization."—The Washington Post

"An engaging collection from an urbane, observant writer of admirably lucid prose."—Kirkus Reviews

"Smoothly splicing together personal narrative, philosophical inquiry and historical analysis, frequent Harper's contributor [Mark] Kingwell ... wears his learning lightly."—Publishers' Weekly

"The writing is elegant, often poetic. It appeals to the thoughtful reader who thrives on insights into the way humans interact."—The Globe & Mail

"An enlivening continuation on Kingwell’s previous work as well as a good place to start for those new to him."—The Globe & Mail

Listed among the top 75 books of 2015 by The Hill Times

Praise for Mark Kingwell and Measure Yourself Against the Earth

"[Measure Yourself Against the Earth] is written in a fun, almost whimsical, tone that befits the topic, and lends well to readability"—Library Journal

“Mark Kingwell is a beautiful writer, a lucid thinker and a patient teacher ... His insights are intellectual anchors in a fast-changing world.”—Naomi Klein, author of No Logo

"Illuminates on almost every page."—The Los Angeles Times

"An original approach to where we are as a civilization."—The Washington Post

"An engaging collection from an urbane, observant writer of admirably lucid prose."—Kirkus Reviews

"Smoothly splicing together personal narrative, philosophical inquiry and historical analysis, frequent Harper's contributor [Mark] Kingwell ... wears his learning lightly."—Publishers' Weekly

"The writing is elegant, often poetic. It appeals to the thoughtful reader who thrives on insights into the way humans interact."—The Globe & Mail

"An enlivening continuation on Kingwell’s previous work as well as a good place to start for those new to him."—The Globe & Mail