William Catton

William Catton was an American sociologist and author best known for his influential book "Overshoot: The Ecological Basis of Revolutionary Change," published in 1980. In this work, he explores the limits of Earth's resources and how human activity can exceed those limits, leading to environmental crises. Catton introduced the concept of "overshoot," which describes the situation where a population surpasses the carrying capacity of its environment. His ideas emphasize the importance of sustainability and the need to recognize our ecological constraints to prevent future societal collapse and environmental degradation.