Los Angeles Times Book Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 25 (2004) Winner
Charles P. Wohlforth
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Charles Wohlforth
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1963-01-01
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- author, journalist, consultant, former public official
- Active Years
- 1986-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | — | — | — | — | United States |
Princeton University
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
United States
Graduated with high honors in 1986
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Science and Technology) | The Whale and the Supercomputer: On the Northern Front of Climate Change | Science and Technology | Los Angeles Times | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Best of the West (journalism) | Anchorage Daily News column | — | Best of the West | 受賞 |
Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Science and Technology)
2004
Work:
The Whale and the Supercomputer: On the Northern Front of Climate Change
Category:
Science and Technology
Organization:
Los Angeles Times
Result:
受賞
Best of the West (journalism)
2019
Work:
Anchorage Daily News column
Organization:
Best of the West
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Whale and the Supercomputer: On the Northern Front of Climate Change
2004 Non-fiction (environment/science)A reportage on climate change in the Arctic, combining scientific investigation and local perspectives to illustrate environmental transformations.
climate changeArcticscientific researchhuman-nature relationship
Beyond Earth: Our Path to a New Home in the Planets
2016 Non-fiction (space/science)An overview of humanity's prospects for space settlement, discussing technological and ethical challenges with expert contributions.
space settlementspace explorationethicstechnology
From the Shores of Ship Creek: Stories of Anchorage’s First 100 Years
2015 Non-fiction (history/local)A local history of Anchorage tracing its first 100 years through people and events.
local historyAnchoragecommunity
The Fate of Nature: Rediscovering Our Ability to Rescue the Earth
2010 Non-fiction (environment)An essay arguing practical solutions and the role of citizens in addressing environmental problems.
environmental conservationpolicycitizen participation
How Covid Crashed the System: A Guide to Fixing American Health Care
2022 Non-fiction (healthcare/policy)Analyzes weaknesses in the U.S. healthcare system exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and offers guidance for reform.
healthcare systemCOVID-19policy reform
Bibliography
- The Whale and the Supercomputer: On the Northern Front of Climate Change
- Beyond Earth: Our Path to a New Home in the Planets
- From the Shores of Ship Creek: Stories of Anchorage’s First 100 Years
- The Fate of Nature: Rediscovering Our Ability to Rescue the Earth
- How Covid Crashed the System: A Guide to Fixing American Health Care
- Frommer's Alaska (multiple editions)
- Alaska For Dummies (multiple editions)
- Frommer's Family Vacations in the National Parks (multiple editions)
- To Russia With Love (with Vic Fischer)
- Saving for the Future (as told to Charles Wohlforth)
- Crisis in the Commons: The Alaska Solution
- Spectacular Alaska
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, explanatory non-fiction prosepresents science and environmental issues accessibly for general readers
- Recurring Motifs
- Alaska and the Arcticenvironment and climate changescience, technology and policystories of local communities
Legacy
Charles Wohlforth is known as a non-fiction author and journalist focused on Alaska, environment and science. He has contributed to local history, policy discussions and science communication, and has been recognized by awards such as the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Archives
- Official website and personal archives
Trivia
- Served two terms on the Anchorage Assembly.
- Wrote a column for the Anchorage Daily News and won a Best of the West award in 2019.
- Graduated from Princeton University with high honors in 1986.
- Won the 2004 Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Science and Technology) for The Whale and the Supercomputer.
- Contributed to multiple editions of travel guides such as Frommer's Alaska and Alaska For Dummies.