Books by Lester R. Brown

In this urgent time, World on the Edge calls out the pivotal environmental issues and how to solve them now.

Historically, food security was the responsibility of ministries of agriculture but that has changed over the years: decisions made in ministries of energy may instead have the greatest effect on the food situation. This book advances our thinking on food security issues that the world may be wrestling with for years to come.

Shows the trends that should be integrated into the planning of our global future. This book enables readers to track key indicators that show social, economic and environmental progress, or the lack of it, into 45 vital signs of our time.

This annual volume provides concise, graphic interpretations of key trends that often escape the attention of the news media, economic experts and world leaders. As a comprehensive digest of available environment information, it is intended for students, researchers, activists and general readers.

The sixth annual guide to the environmental, economic and social trends which are shaping the future, this text presents the good news, the bad news, and a few surprises about the state of our planet.

A guide to the economy of the 21st century. It describes how the global economy can be restructured to make it compatible with the earth's ecosystem so that economic progress can continue, with high standards of living and secure employment for all, while conserving resources and restoring the environment.

Examines the impacts of population growth on the global resources and services, like food, fresh water, fisheries, jobs, education, income and health. This book explores methods such as the expansion of international family planning, investment in educating young people in the developing world and promotion of a shift towards smaller families.

This biennial reader charts the progress of the building of the eco-economy - an economy in harmony with the Earth's ecosystems. It highlights 12 key trends, from population growth to ice melting and the boom in the use of solar cells. It also investigates China's desertification problem.