Hello everyone.
This is a short message about a new novel called 'The Tide Turners' by Dr
Colin Macpherson, that may be of interest to members of the enviroethics list.
The underlying theme of the story is the growth and size of the world's
human population, and the resultant effects on the natural environment.
The story follows the exploits of a small group of people who decide that
the only way to ward off the inevitable collapse of major ecosystems is to
reduce the population growth rate on a massive scale, and to do it over a
very short time. Their plan is innovative and humane (they believe), and
draws on real, current research which is clearly explained via the dialogue
between characters. There is humour, sex, fun and suspense in this book,
but it is also deadly serious in bringing into focus a range of important
issues associated with overpopulation - not the least of which are the
moral dilemmas facing the participants. Described only a week ago in a
review in the national 'Australian' newspaper as, "... a page-turner with
an intriguing - and important - message", 'The Tide Turners' has been
critically acclaimed by the demographer Leon F. Bouvier (co-author of:
'World population: Challenges for the 21st Century') as well as scientists
and academics from other, relevant fields - but it has also been praised by
reviewers and other readers who simply enjoy a good novel.
The only way you can purchase a copy of 'The Tide Turners' is by going to
the publisher's website at http://www.mopoke.com.au The cost, including
postage is A$24.95 (about 10 pound or US$15) for UK and US residents -
orders can be made securely over the Web or by normal mail-order. The
website also gives more information about the book and the author.
[In accordance with the Mailbase 'Acceptable Use' policy, I have saught the
permission of the list owner, David Pearson, prior to posting this short
promotional message].
Regards
Maggy Metha
Mopoke Publishing
PO Box 1213
Yeppoon
Queensland 4703
Australia
Ph. +61 (0)7 4938 3066
Fax: +61 (0)7 4939 8228
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Website: http://www.mopoke.com.au
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