'People are realizing that we cannot forever continue to multiply and subdue the earth without losing our standard of life and the natural beauty that must be part of it. these are the years of decision- the decision of men to stay the flood of man.' Ehrlich here explains the one of the most pressing problems facing man in the 20th century. In Population Bomb Ehrlich explains that pollution, shortages, and an overall deterioation …showed first 75 words of 1371 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1371 total…The patient continues to get sicker.'         In the final chapters 4 and 5 Ehrlich looks at what solutions are possible and what man can do to help out in the battle on overpopulation. Ehrlich's solution to overpopulation is explained quite simple,' A general answer to the question `what needs to be done?' is simple. We must bring the world population under control, bringing the growth rate to zero or making it go negative.'