4359369210 | "The Tragedy of The Commons" by Garret Hardin | When humans share resources they all have their own self interest in mind; foundation for modern conservatism | 0 | |
4359369211 | "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck | 1930s Dust Bowl in Great Plains caused by drought and farming practices | 1 | |
4364109289 | "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau | Early environmental activist; described retreat from society and years on Walden Pond | 2 | |
4364109290 | "Man and Nature" by George Perkins Marsh | Helped American public understand there are limits to public resources | 3 | |
4364199560 | "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson | Air is dirty, water is polluted, hazardous wastes are collecting in landfills | 4 | |
4364199561 | "The Population Bomb" by Paul Ehrlich | Warned of problems that would ensue as population increased | 5 |
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