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The battle between the forces of growth and the restraints of nature may be
resolved in a number of ways . Man , if he understands well enough and acts
wisely , can choose a path out of the conflict of world pressures that is more
favorable ...
The battle between the forces of growth and the restraints of nature may be
resolved in a number of ways . Man , if he understands well enough and acts
wisely , can choose a path out of the conflict of world pressures that is more
favorable ...
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Within one lifetime , dormant forces within the world system can exert themselves
and take control . Falling food supply , rising pollution , and decreasing space per
person are on the verge of combining to generate pressures great enough to ...
Within one lifetime , dormant forces within the world system can exert themselves
and take control . Falling food supply , rising pollution , and decreasing space per
person are on the verge of combining to generate pressures great enough to ...
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In other words , we here are examining the forces and interactions that can result
from factors that are already known . We know much about the forces creating
growth of populations and of industrialization . We also know much about
physical ...
In other words , we here are examining the forces and interactions that can result
from factors that are already known . We know much about the forces creating
growth of populations and of industrialization . We also know much about
physical ...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Structure of the World System | 17 |
Limits to Growth | 67 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | World Dynamics |
| Authors | Jay W. Forrester, JAY W AUTOR FORRESTER |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Wright-Allen Press, 1971 |
| Length | 142 pages |
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