A renowned scientist and environmental advocate looks back on a life that has straddled the worlds of Science and Politics Acclaimed as a public scientist and as a spokesperson on pressing environmental and equity issues, Paul R.
It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding global change, our planet\'s wonders, and a scientific approach to the present existential threats to civilization..
This book is a vital contribution to literature focused on the human predicament, including problems of governance and democracy in the twenty-first century, and insight into the ecological and evolutionary Science of our day.
A lifelong advocate for women\'s reproductive rights, Ehrlich also helped to debunk scientific bias associating skin color and intelligence and warned some fifty years ago about a possible pandemic and the likely ecological consequences of a nuclear war.
Interweaving the range of his experiences--as an airplane pilot, a desegregationist, a proud parent--Ehrlich\'s insights are priceless on pressing issues such as biodiversity loss, overpopulation, depletion of resources, and deterioration of the environment.
Ehrlich reflects on his life, from his love affair with his wife, Anne, to his scientific research, public advocacy, and concern for global issues.
A renowned scientist and environmental advocate looks back on a life that has straddled the worlds of Science and Politics Acclaimed as a public scientist and as a spokesperson on pressing environmental and equity issues, Paul R
