Where we stand : a surprising look at the real state of our planet / Seymour Garte.

Author/creator Garte, Seymour, 1947-
Other author NetLibrary, Inc.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : AMACOM, ©2008.
Descriptionxiv, 290 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentEBSCOhost
Subjects

Contents Where we stand now: Reasons for optimism -- Health -- Environmental quality -- Toxic substances -- Ecology and biodiversity -- Global welfare and the human population -- Where we have been: Historical lessons -- Political climate and health -- From bad to better -- Case histories: Lead, ozone, tobacco, GMOs -- The way forward -- Environmental philosophies and world views.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 273-281) and index.
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2008. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9780814400647 (electronic bk.)
ISBN0814400647 (electronic bk.)