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

Edward O. Wilson (Editor), Frances M. Peter (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0309037395 | ISBN-13: 978-0309037396 | Publication Date: October 6, 1996

This important book for scientists and nonscientists alike calls attention to a most urgent global problem: the rapidly accelerating loss of plant and animal species to increasing human population pressure and the demands of economic development. Based on a major conference sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution, "Biodiversity" creates a systematic framework for analyzing the problem and searching for possible solutions.

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Book Description

This important book for scientists and nonscientists alike calls attention to a most urgent global problem: the rapidly accelerating loss of plant and animal species to increasing human population pressure and the demands of economic development. Based on a major conference sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution, Biodiversity creates a systematic framework for analyzing the problem and searching for possible solutions.

About the Author

E.O. Wilson, Harvard University, Editor; National Academy of Sciences/Smithsonian Institution

Product Details

• Paperback: 538 pages
• Publisher: National Academy of Sciences (October 6, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309037395
• ISBN-13: 978-0309037396
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars May have changed my life, August 27, 2001

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Nick Galunic (Haddonfield, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biodiversity (Papers from the 1st National Forum on Biodiversity, September 1986, Washington, D.C.) (Paperback)

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.

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I don't know anything about the book or E. O. Wilson. But the service I received from the vendor was first class, it arrived on-time and I saved a ton of money on this book.