Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction
Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781118451564
Author: Paul Robbins, John Hintz, Sarah A. Moore
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Chapter 3, Problem 1QR
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The similarities or differences in the views of Simon’s and Paul Ehrlich’s relating to the effects of population growth on the environment.

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Answer to Problem 1QR

The views of Simon’s and Paul Ehrlich were totally opposite on the effect of the growth of the population on the environment as well as the resources. Paul Ehrlich said that the effects would be negative wherein according to Simon, no negative effects would be noticed.

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Paul Ralph Ehrlich always warned about the consequences of population growth and ultimately the scarcity of resources. The biologist always stated that population growth would lead to a threat to the survival of humans as well as the environment present on the planet.

The theory of Julian Simon always opposed the views of Paul Ehrlich. The theory stated that the notions of individuals on increasing resource-scarcity always ignores the long-term decline of the resources. The increase in wealth, as well as technologies, will help individuals in accessing resources.

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