The State of Humanity

This book provides a comprehensive and balanced assessment of the
state of the Earth and its inhabitants at the close of the
twentieth century. More than fifty scholars from all over the world
present new, concise and accessible accounts of the present state
of humanity and the prospects for its social and natural
environment. The subjects range from deforestation, water pollution
and ozone layer depletion to poverty, homelessness, mortality and
murder. Each contributor considers the present situation,
historical trends, likely future prospects, and the efficacy or
otherwise of current activity and policy. The coverage is
worldwide, with a particular emphasis on North America.

The State of Humanity is a magnificent and eye-opening
synthesis of cultural, social, economic and environmental
perspectives. It will interest all those - including geographers,
economists, sociologists and policy makers - concerned to
understand some of the most pressing problems of our time.