Humanity's future
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Detroit : Greenhaven Press, [2006].
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0737729392, 9780737729399, 0737729406, 9780737729405
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222 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on the future of human life, discussing such topics as the role of technology, the energy crisis, global warming, overpopulation, threats to world health, and nuclear weapons.
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Gerdes, L. I. (2006). Humanity's future. Detroit, Greenhaven Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-. 2006. Humanity's Future. Detroit, Greenhaven Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-, Humanity's Future. Detroit, Greenhaven Press, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Gerdes, Louise I. Humanity's Future. Detroit, Greenhaven Press, 2006.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-218) and index.
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Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on the future of human life, discussing such topics as the role of technology, the energy crisis, global warming, overpopulation, threats to world health, and nuclear weapons.
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