William Vogt
William Vogt (15 May 1902 – 11 July 1968) was an American ecologist and ornithologist, with a strong interest in both the carrying capacity and population control. He was the author of the best-seller Road to Survival (1948), National Director of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and secretary of the Conservation Foundation.
William Vogt
15 May 1902
11 July 1968 (aged 66)
Legacy[edit]
Charles C. Mann highlighted the pivotal role played by Vogt in shaping the foundation of the modern environmental movement. Vogt's pioneering contributions are epitomized by what the Hampshire College population researcher, Betsy Hartmann, termed 'apocalyptic environmentalism.' This school of thought espouses the conviction that, unless humanity undergoes significant reductions in consumption and imposes limits on population growth, it will inflict irreversible damage upon the Earth's ecosystems. Vogt effectively communicated this message through widely acclaimed books and compelling speeches, arguing that our affluence, rather than being a source of pride, constitutes our most pressing challenge. His resounding mantra, "Cut back! Cut back!" serves as a poignant call to action, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable practices to avert global devastation.[3]
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Honors[edit]
In 1948, he was awarded the Mary Soper Pope Memorial Award in botany.[4] In 1960 he was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[5]
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