There are a few books that are essential reading for a real education. This is one of them. Whether or not you are an environmentalist, this examines the impacts humans are having on the natural world, and makes you think about many issues.Very readable, too.
This book made me think and address more issues than I ever imagined. One of the top 5 books that impacted my life and views of the world, nature, our role and impact, government, corporations, genetic modified foods, and activism