The End of Plenty: The Race to Feed a Crowded World - Softcover

An important read for everyone.--Paul R. Ehrlich, co-author of The Dominant Animal

One of the most informative, engaging books on the world food prospect I have ever read.--Lester R. Brown, president of Earth Policy Institute, and author of Full Planet, Empty Plates

[A] fascinating narrative...Bourne brings a piercing eye to intransigent problems in food production and alleviation of hunger, leavened by notes of pragmatism and optimism.--Jean L. Steiner

A thoroughly researched and exceptionally thoughtful and balanced look at the consequences of industrial farming. [Bourne's] book should convince every reader of the compelling need to address world food problems through more skillful and sustainable agronomy, but also through education, especially of women, and universal family planning.--Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, New York University, and author of Food Politics

Reading about the amazing advances being made by developing-world farmers with 'organic' agriculture left me with a vision of the planet we could still create.--Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy

In a well-documented and fast-moving manner, Joel Bourne Jr., one of America's foremost experts by virtue of his 'hands-on' experience, education and world travel, clearly depicts a strategic challenge for America's national security in the coming years.--Henry H. Shelton, General, US Army (retired), 14th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

Joel Bourne, who grew up working on his family's farm, traveled the world to explore what may be the greatest challenge facing the next generation. The result is calm, lucid--and fascinating.--Charles C. Mann, author of 1491 and 1493

Looks at the state of the food supply and food security in a world of rapidly expanding population, outlining the tremendous challenges humanity faces in the near future, and the scientists and farmers working to meet them in the face of a changing climate.