The Population Bomb

About “The Population Bomb”

The Population Bomb is a 1968 book co-authored by Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich. It predicted global famines caused by overpopulation and called for urgent measures to control population growth. The book highlighted the dangers of a "population explosion" and aimed to raise awareness about the potential for societal collapse. It brought the issue of overpopulation to a broader audience during the mid-20th century. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)