Living with Nature’s Extremes –
The Life of Gilbert Fowler White
Many readers will need no introduction to this combination biography
and memoir of Dr. Gilbert Fowler White. Gilbert was an eminent, public-minded
geographer, whose scientific contributions in theory and practice mattered
to each of us. During his 70+ year career, Gilbert studied nature’s
extremes, the hazards they posed for humanity, and the political, scientific,
and philosophical issues regarding their mitigation and effective societal
response. He believed with a passion that any person can make a significant
difference in this world. It only takes the determination to live one’s
life in cultivation of a talent or an idea that is useful, and then
to present and advocate that idea to ensure its appreciation or adoption,
in order to make a difference. Gilbert White was such a person. This
publication is available from ASFPM for $15 per copy, which includes
shipping – contact memberhelp@floods.org or call 608-274-0123.
