Brian Halweil: 2 books
Beyond Malthus
The Nineteen Dimensions of the Population Challenge
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2014
On the bicentennial of Malthus' legendary essay on the tendency of population to grow more rapidly than the food supply, this book examines the impacts of population growth on 19 global resources and services, including food, fresh water, fisheries, jobs, education, income and health. Despite current...
Vital Signs 2000-2001
The Environmental Trends That Are Shaping Our Future
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2014
This ninth annual edition of Vital Signs takes the world's pulse by compiling a wide-ranging collection of trends that identify both problems and progress in the quest for a sustainable society. It highlights both alarming situations and encouraging developments. Part One is a comprehensive presentation...