Overpopulation Is Not The Problem - 1395 Words

Overpopulation Overpopulation is a prominent controversial topic among society, in which some believe the exponential growth of humanity is detrimental to its future, whereas others conclude this theory is a myth due to human nature and resources. In Isaac Asimov’s, â€Å"The Case Against Man†, he elucidated the verity of overpopulation, emphasizing that the disproportion of earth’s carrying capacity and its resources will inevitably lead to humanity’s demise. Introducing the notion that humanity â€Å"is one enormous intricately interrelated and interdependent system† (Asimov 431) and using science, mathematics, statistics, and analogies, Asimov declared the sole solution of overpopulation is increasing the number of deaths, or†¦show more content†¦With differing in some aspects and sharing some techniques, Ellis and Asimov effectively made their argument clear to readers based on the development and coherence of their articles, helping them create and e stablishing their voice and tone. Asimov’s structured his article in 3 main sections: from the past, prehistoric age, and to the present by talking of the current number of humans on earth and cancer. Ellis’s article is too structured in 3 main sections: the past, prehistoric age, and builds to modern age with estimated world population, and talk of the Food and Agriculture Organization. Being that he a biochemist and known for his high-volume science writings, Asimov utilizes ethos effectively, giving his argument credibility. Ellis also utilizes ethos, for being an associate professor of geography and environmental systems at the University of Maryland, trained as a biologist and researcher of ecology, gives his argument credibility as well. Taking distinctive approaches using science, Ellis’s and Asimov’s voice and tone differed. Asimov flow of words, using an articulate and sophisticated voice, created an eloquent and instructive tone. With language a nd diction such as imagination, nonsense, and a sense of humor and statements such as â€Å"there is only one earth, of course!†Show MoreRelatedThe Problem Of Overpopulation And Overpopulation1102 Words   |  5 PagesIreland in the 1720’s, poverty and overpopulation were at a problematic rate. Many of the people who lived in England were exiled to Ireland. Many of these Englishmen felt mistreated and wronged. 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