EMPTY PLANET The Shock of Global Population Decline

Bricker and Ibbitson present a compelling case that the world should be concerned about population decline, which comes across somewhat dramatically in Robert Petkoff's narration. His clear and declarative projection merges with the authors' prose in ways that make their premise seem a fait accompli, yet their argument hinges entirely on the rejection of long-held historical trends. In that way, Petkoff proves a formidable narrator who helps to convince listeners of the authors' case. They dig deep into numerous sources in order to elucidate their view that through increased economic prosperity, education, and cultural exchange, many countries will struggle with replenishing their populations in the decades to come. L.E. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2019]