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The Ecology of Eden

by Evan Eisenberg

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Synopses & Reviews

Review:

"The Ecology of Eden is no ordinary book; it is, in fact, something of a masterwork ." - The Globe and Mail

"Ambitious--a broad rumination on the fragile state of the earth's natural environment and what might be done to protect it." - The New York Times Book Review

"Eisenberg presents a rich store of information --with dazzling wit and impressive learning."         - Washington Post Book World

"It's a question many writers have tackled, from Paul Ehrlich to E.O. Wilson: How can we survive while population grows, resources dwindle--Few have explored it with more originality or historic sweep--A rich harvest, filled with many kernels of wisdom about the future of our elusive Eden." - San Francisco Chronicle

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Review:

"The Ecology of Eden is no ordinary book; it is, in fact, something of a masterwork ." - The Globe and Mail
"Ambitious--a broad rumination on the fragile state of the earth's natural environment and what might be done to protect it." - The New York Times Book Review
"Eisenberg presents a rich store of information --with dazzling wit and impressive learning."         - Washington Post Book World
"It's a question many writers have tackled, from Paul Ehrlich to E.O. Wilson: How can we survive while population grows, resources dwindle--Few have explored it with more originality or historic sweep--A rich harvest, filled with many kernels of wisdom about the future of our elusive Eden." - San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

Evan Eisenberg lives in western Massachusetts.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780375705601
Subtitle:
An Inquiry Into the Dream of Paradise and a New Vision of Our Role in Nature
Author:
Eisenberg, Evan
Publisher:
Vintage Books USA
Location:
New York
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Nature
Subject:
Ecology
Subject:
Human Geography
Subject:
Human ecology
Subject:
Environmentalism
Subject:
Life Sciences - Ecology
Edition Description:
1st Vintage Books ed.
Series Volume:
al-juzĀ® 9
Publication Date:
October 1999
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
640
Dimensions:
8.52x5.57x1.52 in. 1.81 lbs.

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