The Good Ship Earth

The Good Ship Earth

Herbert Quick

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Sociedad y cultura: general
ISBN:
9781120886590
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The Good Ship Earth: A Survey Of World Problems is a book written by Herbert Quick and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive survey of the major problems that were facing the world at the time, including poverty, war, disease, and environmental degradation. Quick argues that these problems are interconnected and that they require a coordinated global effort to address them.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific problem. Quick begins by discussing poverty and inequality, arguing that these are the root causes of many of the world’s problems. He then moves on to discuss war and the need for international cooperation to prevent it.Other chapters in the book focus on issues such as disease, environmental degradation, and the need for education and social reform. Quick also discusses the role of technology in solving these problems, arguing that it can be a powerful tool for improving the lives of people around the world.Overall, The Good Ship Earth is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a comprehensive overview of the major problems facing the world at the time of its publication. While some of the specific issues discussed may have changed over the years, the book’s central message about the need for global cooperation and action remains as relevant today as it was over a century ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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