Mann, Charles C.
The Wizard and the Prophet: Science and the Future of Our Planet
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509884186
- author:
- Mann, Charles C.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 3.9 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, Ecology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Wizard and the Prophet: Science and the Future of Our Planet by Charles C. Mann In the 20th century, two scientists, Norman Borlaug and William Vogt, left an indelible mark on our understanding of the environment. Their opposing views have shaped the way we think about the world's future. Borlaug, the father of modern high-yield crops, believed that innovation was key to feeding a growing population. Vogt, on the other hand, advocated for a more cautious approach, warning that our prosperity would lead to ruin if we didn't cut back. Mann explores these diverging viewpoints in the context of four major challenges facing humanity: food, water, energy, and climate change. By examining the historical context and weighing the options for the future, Mann provides a balanced and authoritative analysis that is essential for understanding the urgent conversation about how our children will fare on an increasingly crowded Earth.
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