Brown's "Plan B: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress" Book Review by ResearchRiter
Brown's "Plan B: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress"
A critique of "Plan B: Rescuing a Planet under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble" by Lester R. Brown.
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| 750 words
| 8 sources
| MLA
| 2008
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on Dec 01, 2008
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Environmental Studies
(Environmental Problems)
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This paper provides a book review and critique of Lester R. Brown's Malthusian scenario for the future of the planet in his book, "Plan B: Rescuing a Planet under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble". The review and critique focuses on the first half of the book, in which the author describes the dangerous status quo leading the planet ever closer to decline and possible collapse.
From the Paper:
"In "Plan B: Rescuing a Planet under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble", Lester R. Brown, President of the Earth Policy Institute, argues that our global economy is outpacing the ability of the planet to sustain it. As such, Brown argues we are moving closer to decline and possible collapse. The reasons for this prediction stem from what Brown refers to as the status quo or Plan A which the author outlines in the first six chapters of the work. His solution to these ills..."Cite this Book Review:
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Brown's "Plan B: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress" (2008, December 01)
Retrieved December 08, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/book-review/brown-plan-b-rescuing-a-planet-under-stress-121847/
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"Brown's "Plan B: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress"" 01 December 2008.
Web. 08 December. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/book-review/brown-plan-b-rescuing-a-planet-under-stress-121847/>