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Ecology and the Politics of Scarcity Revisited defines the nature of the ecological crisis, and measures its political, social, and economic implications. First published in 1977 and now completely updated by co-author Boyan, the book's argument is supported with the latest information on overpopulation, food shortages, pollution, and shrinking energy resources. Also incorporated into the work are recent environmental developments such as the decline of nuclear power, the destruction of the rain forests, global warming, acid rain, and broad demographic changes. Written for anyone involved in or concerned by American economic and ecological policies, Ecology and the Politics of Scarcity Revisited is blint, objective, provocative, uncompromising, and at times unnerving. But not without hope. Both authors are convinced we can adapt to ecological scarcity and preserve what is worth preserving of our political and cultural order. But as this volume so dramatically demonstrates, we must not delay.