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The Population Explosion Paperback – January 1, 1991

by Paul R. Ehrlich (Author), Anne H. Ehrlich (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
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Confirms the authors' predictions--chronic famine, the yearly loss of tons of topsoil, global warming--and calls for a last-minute effort to take control of our destiny
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Touchstone Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1991
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.75 x 5.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780671732943
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0671732943
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0671732943
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Touchstone Books; Reprint edition (January 1, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780671732943
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671732943
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 5.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Clock Is Ticking, The Message Is Getting Ever More Urgent!
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Clock Is Ticking, The Message Is Getting Ever More Urgent!
"Population Explosion" is a follow-up to the Ehrlich's 1968, "Population Bomb" when there were over 3.5 billion humans on the planet- that number was considered by many to be vastly beyond the carrying capacity of our Earth and it's finite resources. By the time this book was published in 1990, the population had increased to 5.3 billion. The current population is well over 6 billion. Because of the now virtually straight-up growth curve, we are breeding ourselves off the planet. Match this curve with the increasing consumption of fossil fuel and resulting carbon dumping, ozone depletion, rain forest destruction, sewage pollution in the land and oceans- all contributing to global warming; toxic chemicals seeping into ground water supplies; accelerated depletion of fish stocks; widespread famine, etc., and we now have a real environmental pan of worms on our hands. What commentary is it on major governments (esp. the supposedly civilized U.S.) and religious groups to resist human population management and education? Is this their idea of love, compassion and wisdom?The extreme conditions of poverty, pollution, crime and poor health, all resulting in global human/flora/fauna suffering and misery, one would think, should motivate global efforts to inform on and correct this mess. Or are we humans just not intelligent enough to heed the loud and compelling warnings of the Ehrlich's and others that we need to take seriously our "Population Bomb"? The data and message in this fine book is as timely now as when it was first published- just more urgent!In 1970 the Ehrlich's published one of the finest textbooks on human ecology: "Population, Resources, Environment". It is still relevant and informative today- just add more people and pollution to the mix and you've brought it up to speed.As many others have observed, by not taking any constructive action we are letting nature take it's course. Is this our legacy? Will the cockroaches and fleas, who have managed to flourish in our human mess and who will probably be here long after we're gone, write our epitaph: Those stupid humans sure were fun while they were here. And, as cartoonist Walt Kelley`s "Pogo" so aptly said, "We have met the enemy and he is us".
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P. J. Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Case for NPG
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017
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The earth is in crisis from overpopulation but people don’t seem to care. Too many deny it. This book debunks arguments and lays out the facts. It is not a pleasant read. Much of it is not new, or is self-evident. Some of it is technical. But it makes its case well. The population problem is all-encompassing in its effects and this book is comprehensive in its coverage. Have you heard about the garbage crisis?

Published in 1991, this book is not always up to date, but its premise is valid and more relevant than ever. Things have only gotten worse—the planet has added a billion and a half more people since then. Have the authors’ predictions come true? They are in progress.

The population explosion was “the most important, astounding, and far-reaching event of the twentieth century,” say the Ehrlichs. It threatens the very habitability of the planet. Why has there been so little discussion of it? They call for a mass movement to forestall global catastrophe, and discuss in detail what needs to be done.

Highly recommended to anyone who still thinks that population is not a problem.
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Ayr Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Contribution
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2013
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Paul and Anne Ehrlich’s 1990 book, “The Population Explosion,” should be required background reading for anyone interested in any aspect of environmental protection and/or planetary preservation. The reason: the burgeoning human population is the underlying cause of every environmental problem we face, from global climate change to habitat loss to species extinctions. Inasmuch as a book on human overpopulation can be called “popular,” those who are old enough will remember that Paul Ehrlich was the author of the first “popular” book on the subject of the dangers of human population -- 1968’s “The Population Bomb.” As Dr. Ehrlich admits in the preface to “The Population Explosion,” that book contained predictions that did not come to pass, which led to severe, often unfounded criticism. Consequently, in this book the Ehrlich’s generally avoid predictions, yet give us a fully documented argument why and how overpopulation is of the foremost concern. Sadly, most people didn’t heed the warnings laid out in this book, and the human population, which was 5.3 billion in 1990, has now exceeded 7 billion and continues to rise. If unchecked, the negative consequences, which are already beginning to be seen, will be worse than dire.
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John Kubalak (jkubalak@caribiner.com)
4.0 out of 5 stars A rational explanation of a frightening problem.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 1999
The Population Explosion is the follow-up to The Population Bomb (written by the same author twenty years ago). In this book he examines the results of the issues he raised in the first book as well as some of the new dangers of overpopulation created by contemporary reproductive science and ecological damage.
Early in the book he explains why overpopulation is such a pressing, but invisible problem. Occasionally his frustration with the problems he describes comes through but despite this the book comes across as an even-handed and rational examination of the facts.
In an age when women are giving birth to seven or eight children at a time because they're taking fertility drugs in a mad effort to procreate there is no better time to learn about the consequences.
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Donald Nease
5.0 out of 5 stars Population Explosion
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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Mister Miles
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great deal, interesting reading
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014
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came quickly, like new, no marking, great deal, great book ...205,000 MORE people on the planet everyday (births-deaths=205,000 more EVERYDAY!!!) 7.x Billion people on a planet rated to handle 5 BILLION max with the resources she has (happier with...2.5 Billion?). By 2050, 9 BILLION projected people on the poor earth... they think we run out of oil then, everything runs on oil/natural gas... back to the 1800's with coal. TALK ABOUT GREENHOUSE GASSES!!! oh well, I had no kids, thankfully to see it all unravel. and EVERYONE wants to come to the US of mexico ...3rd world by 2050? hide and watch
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Sara Smith
2.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas, but fails in the details
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2010
The worst part about giving this book such a low rating is that I actually agree with what Ehrlich is saying. But it was just so, so terribly written I can not bring myself to recommend this book.
This book gives a good overall explanation of the population crisis, including connections to other environmental issues and what can be done on an individual basis. But, there were many times were Ehrlich made riduculous statements without citations, leading me to be suspicious about the "facts" in this book.
For example, Ehrlich predicts a 2- to 3-foot rise in sea level in the next 50 years (131) and claimed national leaders try to appease urban citizens for fear of being "killed by mobs" (104). Both these statements were made without any citation or indication of source. These are just two examples of many. Ehrlich continually goes beyond the line of speculation and just plain makes things up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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This book should be part of required school reading across the United States. Or actually in every country.
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Arthur S. R. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Authoritative look at planet Earth's no.1 problem.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2021
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Book in good condition. Content as interesting and informative as expected.
Anyone borrowing this book from me would get the impression that I had stolen it from Shorewood public library in the USA. A seller's sticker on the first page would have been welcome.
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Michael G
5.0 out of 5 stars These are important predictions
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2019
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A background to explain why the 21st century will see Europe have at least four hundred million refugees from the South at our borders, which will double our current population.
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L.Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly thought provoking
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2019
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Wonderful book
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