A short history of progress
Wright, Ronald, 1948-2005
Books, Manuscripts
Find it!
Albert Einstein called progress 'the axe in the hand of the pathological criminal'. Ronald Wright looks at how the 20th century's growth in population, consumpton and technology have placed an intolerable burden on planet Earth and its resources.
Main title:
A short history of progress / by Ronald Wright.
Author:
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Canongate, 2005.
Collation:
211 p. ; 22 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: Toronto, Ont.: House of Anansi, 2004.Includes index.Bibliography: p. 187-199.
ISBN:
18419571199781841957111
Dewey class:
303.4'4'09303.4409
Language:
English
BRN:
404318
Bookmark link:
More Information: