by Alan Weisman
First published 2013
Earth's population swells by a million every 4.5 days, straining fragile ecosystems. Journalist Alan Weisman travels the world, interviewing experts on how many people the planet can sustain. Weighing economic, cultural, and ecological factors, he seeks a path to a stable, prosperous human population in harmony with nature. Weisman's findings are both devastating and hopeful, challenging us to radically rethink our relationship with the planet.
Genres: science, social-issues, environment, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, investigative-journalism
528 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company