The wizard and the prophet: two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions to shape tomorrow's world
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Published:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
x, 616 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307961693, 0307961699, 9780307961693 (hardcover)

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General Note
Subtitle in pre-publication: Two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions of tomorrow's world.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 531-584) and index.
Description
Examines two influential scientists--William Vogt (1902-1968) and Norman Borlaug (1914-2009)--and their approaches to environmental problems.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Mann, C. C. (2018). The wizard and the prophet: two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions to shape tomorrow's world. First edition. Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Mann, Charles C. 2018. The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow's World. Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Mann, Charles C, The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow's World. Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Mann, Charles C. The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow's World. First edition. Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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