Biodiversity (Papers from the 1st National Forum on Biodiversity, September 1986, Washington, D.C.)

By National Academy of SciencesEdward O. WilsonSmithsonian Institution, et al.

Book Overview

Intended for scientists and nonscientists, this book focuses on the loss of plant and animal species to increasing human population pressure and the demands of economic development. It creates a framework for analyzing the problem and searching for possible solutions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309037395
• ISBN13: 9780309037396
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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May have changed my life

As we all know, E.O. Wilson is a giant of modern biology. Though his work has not always been quietly accepted, his ideas and opinions are undoubtedly an invaluble resorce to the world. In this huge book, Wilson presents what he believes are the 57 most important essays on the current state of Earth's biodiversity. Being assigned summer reading, my teacher was convinced that I would love this book. He obviousely thought highly of it and so I began reading with an open mind. I'm so glad I did because the issues presented took my breath away. We are living in the middle of the largest mass extinction Earth has ever seen. Right now. These essays bring the reader completely up to speed on what is being destroyed, what efforts are being done to save the Earth, and what further efforts need to begin. I can honestly say that my career path may have been steered more in the direction of biology after finshing Biodiversity. Everyone should read this book - I can garrentee that it will be a great enlightening experience.