The New Atlas of Planet Management

by Norman Myers (Editor), Katy Smith (Primary Contributor), Jennifer Kent (Editor)

The New Atlas of Planet Management was regarded as the most groundbreaking survey of the state of our planet when it was first published in 1984. After over twenty years in print, it has become the bible of the environmental movement and the definitive guide to a planet in critical transition. Regularly featured among the top ten books on the environment, the Atlas has been read by millions of people and translated into more than a dozen languages. This enlarged edition brings the classic reference up-to-date. Thoroughly revised with the latest figures and analysis, fresh full-color and easy-to-read graphics, an expanded format, and a wealth of current environmental and political topics that have arisen during the previous two decades, The New Atlas of Planet Management will equip a further generation of readers with information to face the challenges of the new millennium.

THIS REVISED EDITION

*Updated chapters on land, oceans, elements, evolution, humankind, civilization, and management

*New sections on consumption, globalization, environmental security, refugees, international terrorism, the rise of information technology, china, and more

*Powerful new illustrations that convey a wealth of information

Gaia Books

304 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2005

About the author

Norman Myers (born 24 August 1934 – 20 October 2019) was a British environmentalist specialising in biodiversity and also noted for his work on environmental refugees. He lived in Kenya for over 30 years and later settled in Headington, Oxford, England. Myers's work has ranged over diverse critical global issues and includes 18 books and over 250 scientific papers [bio sketch copied & shortened from en.wikipedia.org]

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Reviews

[Royce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could absorb this book into my skin, I love it that much. It's textbook style, so clearly, it's not for everyone. However, it is really easy to read and has a ton of fabulous facts, and thought provoking chapters.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for any human residing on Earth!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Great textbook. I read this for my first sustainability class and very much enjoyed it. An easy to understand read in chunks that you can go through all at once or take your time over weeks.