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The wizard and the prophet : two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions to shape tomorrow's world /

Presents two influential scientists, William Vogt and Norman Borlaug, whose diametrically opposed views shaped modern understandings about the environment and related public policies.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mann, Charles C. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2018]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Vogt, William, > 1902-1968.
Borlaug, Norman E. > (Norman Ernest), > 1914-2009.
Environmental sciences > History > 20th century.
Food security.
Water security.
Energy security.
Climatic changes.
Environmentalists > United States > Biography.
Description
Summary:Presents two influential scientists, William Vogt and Norman Borlaug, whose diametrically opposed views shaped modern understandings about the environment and related public policies.
Physical Description:x, 616 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780307961693
0307961699