The future of life / Edward O. Wilson.
The future of life / Edward O. Wilson.
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.
Date
2002.
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N333.9522/ 1
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxiv, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Contents
List of Endangered and Extinct Species and Races -- Prologue: A Letter to Thoreau -- Ch. 1. To the Ends of Earth -- Ch. 2. The Bottleneck -- Ch. 3. Nature's Last Stand -- Ch. 4. The Planetary Killer -- Ch. 5. How Much Is the Biosphere Worth? -- Ch. 6. For the Love of Life -- Ch. 7. The Solution.
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2002.
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Summary
"In this book, Wilson describes what treasures of the natural world we are about to lose forever - in many cases animals, insects, and plants we have only just discovered, and whose potential to nourish us, protect us, and cure our illnesses is immeasurable - and what we can do to save them. In the process, he explores the ethical and religious bas...
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The future of life / Edward O. Wilson.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N333.9522/ 1
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74VvbObwOy5A
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ISBN
0679450785 (hardcover)
9780679450788 (hardcover)
DDC
333.9522
MMS ID
991014801839702626
