This is awide-ranging and persuasive book written by an
undisputed expert. Beginning with a broad history of the Universe,
Earth, Life, and Man, it considers the origins and rise of science
and technology, before moving on to discuss the present state of
the world and its/our possible futures." Humans on Earth" then
addresses the main challenges for social and economic development
in the 21st century in the context of global change. It presents a
detailed but non-technical analysis of questions relating to
climate change, our dependence on fossil fuels, deforestation, loss
of biodiversity, desertification, and air, water, soil, and ocean
pollution, as well as problems related to overpopulation, poverty,
social and economic inequalities, and conflict potential. The three
main, but largely mutually exclusive, discourses on human
development and the environment are described and discussed. The
main emphasis is on the risks and uncertainties of the short-term
future - the next 50 to 100 years - with regard to environmental
degradation and the sustainability of our growth paradigm.
..". a sweeping, thoughtful view of the role of humans in
shaping our modern world."
Paul Epstein, Center for Health and the Global Environment, Harvard
Medical School"
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