The Wizard and the Prophet
by Charles C. Mann
Taste attributes: biographyhistoricaldocumentaryslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentarydeep rivalry
Boxlist takeRealistic and serious: a fresh biography, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
Presents two influential scientists, William Vogt (1902-1968), and Norman Borlaug (1914-2009), whose diametrically opposed views shaped modern understandings about the environment and related public policies.
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- Charles C. Mann
- Published
- 2018
- Pages
- 616
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