First published 1972
In 1972, a team of scientists warned that unchecked human and economic expansion would lead to environmental and economic collapse. Their groundbreaking study, Limits to Growth, sparked a global firestorm. Analyzing complex global systems, the book revealed that perpetual growth was unsustainable, with looming crises in food, resources, and pollution. Challenging the status quo, it presented a stark choice: adapt to the planet's limits or face calamity. Over 40 years later, Limits to Growth remains a touchstone for understanding today's interconnected environmental and economic challenges.
Genres: science, 20th-century, environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-the-status-quo
Period: 1945-, 1971-1990, 1971-
205 pages · Paperback · Universe Books