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As a pediatric nurse practitioner, I can relate to the arguments. I like to think of it like evidence-based practice which aims to apply the best available evidence gained from the scientific method to clinical application. It seeks to assess the strength of evidence of the risks and benefits. Quality can range from statistical analysis and fancy clinical trials all the way down to conventional wisdom. We have to remember these grass root factors - i.e. quality and value-of-life. The books is trying to clarify both the governments part, albeit scientific based, against the quality of life factors, in order to best predict outcomes. We have to be armed with the knowledge and sensibility of what life on earth will be like - both in the present time and for generations to come. HOORA to all our mother earth caretakers!

I had not heard of this book, but the review definately makes it seem like "the Bible of landscaping". His knowledge and forethought about how we are destroying/disturbing our earth, and how to improve our landscaping practices so that we can leave this earth a better land sounds like we all need a copy for our library. I will definately get a copy even if I don't win!