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The Population Bomb

If Books Could Kill

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Is There a Future for the World?

Paul Erlich's new book, "Horseshoe Theory," argues that we need to reduce the number of people on the planet. He says there is not enough food in the world because rich countries started handing it out soon after World War II. The author also questions whether poor nations will starve gracefully or try to overwhelm us for what they think is their fair share.

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