“Man has too long forgotten that the earth was given to him for usufruct alone, not for consumption, still less for profligate waste.”
Quote by George Perkins Marsh
Work
Man and Nature: Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action
This comprehensive work delves into the ways in which human actions have altered the physical landscape, examining the interplay between human societies and the environment. more
Author
George Perkins Marsh
George Perkins Marsh was an American writer, politician, and naturalist. His work, 'Man and Nature,' is considered a pioneering text in environmental ethics and had a profound impact on the environmental movement that followed. more
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