The correct answer is: A. Arnold Toynbee
Arnold Toynbee (1889-1975) was a British historian who is best known for his 12-volume work A Study of History. He was also a prolific writer on other topics, including religion, politics, and economics.
Mankind and Mother Earth is a book by Arnold Toynbee that was published in 1976. The book is a collection of essays on the relationship between humans and the environment. Toynbee argues that humans have a responsibility to care for the Earth and that we are in danger of destroying it if we do not change our ways.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian novelist and philosopher. He is best known for his novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
- John Ruskin (1819-1900) was an English art critic, social theorist, and writer. He is best known for his work on art and architecture.
- Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was a British philosopher, mathematician, and social reformer. He is best known for his work on logic and mathematics.