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Paul Ehrlich

The Population Explosion Hardcover – April 15, 1990

by Paul R. Ehrlich (Author), Anne H. Ehrlich (Author)

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The author of the 1968 best-seller, "The Population Bomb," returns with a work that confirms his earlier 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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April 15, 1990
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0671689843
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Donald Nease

Population Explosion

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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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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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Mister Miles

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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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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califman

Bought this for my son to read. I actually ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2015

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Bought this for my son to read. I actually read it when going to college in the 70's. Still holds true today, but so many more humans populating the earth now.

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important to read

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020

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thanks

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charles griffith

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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2015

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Everyone better pay attention.

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Arthur S. R. Roberts

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.

Michael G

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

Brilliantly thought provoking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2019

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Wonderful book

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