Thomas A. Easton Knihy

This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in environmental policy and science. The readings,which represent the arguments of leading environmentalists,scientists,and policymakers,reflect a variety of viewpoints and are staged as "pro" and "con" debates. Issues are organized around four core areas: general philosophical and political issues,the environment and technology,disposing of wastes,and the environment and the future.

Driven out of the solar system along with their biological creations, the Gypsies plant the seeds of a new species on the planet Tau Ceti, but their seeds face destruction by those who expelled the Gypsies from Earth. Original.

21st-century Earth is a world of genetically altered animals and plants, miraculously transformed into transport vehicles, garbage disposals--even homes. The scientists who hold the planet in their grip think they have created the perfect society. They couldn't be more wrong. Brilliant, compelling . . . fascinating.--Mike Resnick.