"The Population Bomb" is a book written by Paul R. Ehrlich, an American biologist and professor of population studies.
Published in 1968, the book became a seminal work in the field of environmental science and sparked widespread public debate and discussions about population growth, its consequences, and the challenges it posed to the planet.
The central thesis of "The Population Bomb" is that unchecked human population growth could lead to dire consequences for the planet.
Ehrlich argued that overpopulation, if left unaddressed, would strain Earth's resources, lead to food shortages, environmental degradation, and a multitude of other problems.