The wizard and the prophet : two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions to shape tomorrow's world
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Mann, Charles C.,
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.
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Edition
First edition.
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x, 616 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
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363.7 Man
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363.7 Man
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 481-584) and index.
Description
Presents two influential scientists, William Vogt (1902-1968), and Norman Borlaug (1914-2009), whose diametrically opposed views shaped modern understandings about the environment and related public policies.

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Biographies.
Borlaug, Norman E. -- (Norman Ernest), -- 1914-2009.
Climatic changes.
Energy security.
Environmental sciences -- History -- 20th century.
Environmentalists -- United States -- Biography.
Food security.
Vogt, William, -- 1902-1968.
Water security.
Other Subjects
Environmentalists -- United States -- Biography.