Draft:Overshoot (book)

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• Comment: Shame, but that 12-chapter summary needs to be significantly compressed to 700 words to comply with MOS:PLOTLENGTH. Also, fix the tone. It's clearly notable, so doing that will make me accept it. Tavantius (talk) 18:26, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

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Overshoot: The Ecological Basis of Revolutionary Change is a book by American sociologist William R. Catton Jr. The book is a critical work that many consider one of the most important yet overlooked books of the 20th century. The book discusses humanity's overexploitation of Earth's resources, leading to a situation where our consumption exceeds the planet's capacity to regenerate itself.

The book is divided into several parts, each addressing different aspects of ecological overshoot. It covers the historical development of human society, our dependence on unsustainable practices, and the need for a new ecological perspective. Catton emphasizes that humanity must recognize and adapt to the limits imposed by nature to avoid catastrophic consequences.

Catton's message is a call to action for humanity to adopt a more realistic and sustainable approach to living on Earth. He warns that ignoring these ecological limits will lead to severe repercussions, and only by understanding and respecting these limits can we hope to create a viable future for ourselves and future generations.