Wilson, Edward O.
The Future of Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349115795
- author:
- Wilson, Edward O.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 131 mm X 197 mm
- Genre:
- Popular science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Future of Life by Edward O. Wilson Our world is home to an astonishing array of life, yet it faces unprecedented threats. In this book, scientist E.O. Wilson explores the natural wonders we are losing and how human activity is undoing the web of life that supports us. Destruction of habitats, invasive species, pollution, uncontrolled population growth, and overharvesting are the main drivers of these losses. Wilson explains how each of these factors works to harm the natural world and why it is in our best interests to stop it. This book is both a moving description of the world's incredible animals and plants and a guidebook for their protection. By understanding the impact of human activity on the natural world, we can take action to preserve its beauty and diversity.
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