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DEATH NOTICE

Garrett Hardin, an ecologist who influenced debates on abortion, immigration, foreign aid and other controversial issues, died along with his wife Jane on 14 September 2003. Hardin, an emeritus professor of human ecology at University of California, Santa Barbara, was best known for his 1968 essay "The Tragedy of the Commons," in which he argued that humanity must curtail some of its freedoms to stave off overpopulation and environmental disasters. Hardin's work elicited strong reactions. For example, he wrote about immigration as a threat to population control and opposed efforts to help developing countries sustain themselves through some forms of humanitarian assistance, such as international food banks. Nonetheless, Hardin was known for his gentle demeanor. Commented Paul Ehrlich, "Whether you agree or disagree, [Hardin drew] the lines of debate . . . generated a lot of thought, and we wouldn't be where we are without him." Tributes and recollections may be posted at GarrettHardinSociety.org or through John Tanton, jtanton@freeway.net.

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