Can civilisation survive the 21st century?
Professor Ian Lowe, author, pre-eminent scientist and president of the Australian Conservation Foundation, thinks we have a chance – but we have to act now, and not just on global warming.
Here, collected for the first time, are Lowe’s views on topics that concern all Australians – the environment, culture, science, politics, education, technology and the economy, along with new pieces on Australia’s outlook this century. Written in Lowe’s accessible and engaging style, this collection of essays and opinion pieces is a resource for change based on common sense rather than fear-mongering.
Informative, challenging and incisive, A Voice of Reason: Reflections on Australia will inspire you to make a difference.
' ... diverse, well-constructed arguments which portray a thorough and instructive picture of the state of environmental science and politics. You almost feel like you have had a wonderful conversation with this scientist who sings.' m/c Reviews online
'The small, sweet "voice of reason" is one of the joys of this collection of essays.' Sydney Morning Herald
'Clear, lively, engaging and sometimes humorous. Ian Lowe persists with his mission to save us from ourselves. This book should be required reading for politicians, journalists and company directors – and for those members of the general public who are unconvinced of the reality or the significance of climate change.' Australian Book Review