Where We Stand: A Surprising Look at the Real State of Our Planet
by Ph.D. Seymour Garte
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Author: Ph.D. Seymour GarteEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-26
ISBN: 0814409105
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: AMACOM
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Book Review: Refreshing honesty!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had the pleasure of reading Dr. Garte's book a few months ago. Prior to encountering Dr. Garte, I was one of the many who were turned off and tuned out on environmental affairs, primarily due the to "sky is falling" hysteria of the media and extremist environmental types. Dr. Garte's book changed that. It is reasonable, balanced, accessible to the untrained lay reader, and yet full of careful research and detail to appeal to those of a more educated and scientific bent.
Where We Stand focuses not just on climate change issues, but the overall health of the planet and the population. Dr. Garte focuses on the history of the way the planet was, in environmental terms, prior to the first Earth day, and discusses the ways in which technology, legislation, public awareness, and democracy have brought about improvements in our conditions. This book is not just a rosy picture. At the end of each chapter is the "bad news", which points out the areas in each topic where improvements are still needed. An interesting, well-balanced read. I highly recommend it.
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