People and the Earth: Basic Issues in the Sustainability of Resources and Environment

People and the Earth examines the numerous ways in which this planet enhances and limits our lifestyles. Written with wit and remarkable insight, and illustrated with numerous case histories, it provides a balanced view of the complex environmental issues facing our civilization. The authors look at the geologic restrictions on our ability to withdraw resources—food, water, energy, and minerals—from the earth, the effect human activity has on the earth, and the lingering damage caused by na...