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Driven to Extinction: The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity Hardcover – March 1, 2011

by Dr. Richard Pearson (Author), American Museum of Natural History (Author)

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<DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV>Could more than a million species disappear in the 21st century?
Written by a leading scientist in the field, Driven to Extinction draws upon fascinating case studies from around the world, providing balanced and well-reasoned insight into the potential impacts of climate change on the diversity of life. Richard Pearson focuses on the science of the issue, revealing what has happenedas well as what is likely to happento some of the world's weirdest and most wonderful species as global temperatures continue to rise.
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264 pages
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English
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Union Square & Co.
Publication date

March 1, 2011
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6 x 1.25 x 9 inches
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1402772238
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978-1402772238
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"... a carefully crafted and highly readable analysis... devoid of jargon and excessive technical terminology, Pearson's work is highly recommended to anyone with interest in nature conservation or broader climate change issues." -- Michael M. Gunter Jr., review in Biological Conservation

"... a wonderfully written revelation of how nature is stirring in response to climate change - and a wake up call to what could happen to our fellow inhabitants on the living planet. Required reading for every citizen." -- Thomas E. Lovejoy, Biodiversity Chair, the Heinz Center, and Senior Advisor to the United Nations Foundation

"The writing is very accessible, and the book provides an excellent summary of the issues along with solid evidence for the author's claims. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All students and general readers." -- C. E. Buckley, review in Choice magazine

"A primer on one of the most contentious topics in modern ecology... Written in a light style with short, easy‐to‐read chapters... an effective counter to misinformation elsewhere" -- Markus Eichhorn, review in Frontiers of Biogeography

"... a nuanced and fascinating book about the interrelationship of two of the greatest challenges humanity will face in this century - holding climate change within manageable bounds and preserving biodiversity in the face of rapidly changing habitat and a changing climate" -- John Topping, President of the Climate Institute

"a fantastic read for the lay audience... a great read for undergraduate science majors and beginning graduate students... For the person interested in communicating climate change, Pearson presents a masterful case" -- M. Schwartz, review in Ecology.

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The science is clear: like it or not, climate change is real and ongoing. Yet the likely impact of that change on the diversity of plant and animal life has been all but lost in the opposing voices of catastrophists and deniers. Now Richard Pearson dispenses with partisan quarrelling and instead takes a level-headed look at what may lie in store. Focusing on biodiversity conservation--a specific, yet far-reaching part of the issue--Pearson breaks new ground, moving beyond the old debates.

In Driven to Extinction, Pearson, a scientist at the American Museum of Natural History, meticulously assembles the evidence of how species of plants and animals have reacted to temperature changes in the past . . . and how they are likely to respond in the future, drawing upon a wide range of illuminating case studies from around the world. Paying careful attention to the methodologies employed, he points out flaws as well as successes. With Pearson's expert guidance, we visit some of the weirdest and most wonderful species on the planet, like the chameleons and geckos of Madagascar, the corals of the Indian Ocean, and the Arctic polar bears--an animal that has become something of a poster child for conservationists but still has valuable lessons to teach us about adaptability and survival.

Key to Pearson's approach is that he shows how interconnected different species of plants and animals are, how subtle yet essential those connections can be, and how severing one link in the complex chain of mutual cooperation and dependency can lead to the widespread breakdown of a once-thriving community and, ultimately, to extinction. At the same time, Pearson explores how climate change can offer some species new opportunities even as it narrows the prospects for others. The result is an unbiased overview of what scientists know--and don't know--about the impacts of climate change. Only armed with this knowledge can we be fully prepared to make the decisions--and take the actions--best suited to meet the challenges that face us.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square & Co. (March 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1402772238
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402772238
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches

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robert rosteck

In depth but accessible look at global warming

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 1, 2013

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I first came across Driven to Extinction when it was reviewed in the jounal Nature. Dr. Richard Pearson writes about a number of cases involving species being adversely affected by global warming, but does it in a way in which even the non-scientific reader can understand and appreciate the impact of this phenomenon. Pearson is not an irrationally sympathetic environmentalist, but a trained scientist that supports his writing with numerous accounts and data. He cites examples of species from around the world trying to cope with rising temperatures and how it effects their daily efforts to survive. This book could easily get weeded with technical terminology and data, but Pearson does an excellent job in breaking down everything so that even someone without a PhD in biology can easily understand the material. If you're looking for a book to help fill in the gaps in what you hear about global warming, I recommend this book.

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Mitch

Really enjoyed Reading this book

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My eyes opened when I read the book - and I felt factual information was well presented. Learned some things. I also recommended it to my friends - as I think it is required reading - and actually, none were interested in the topic. More interested in what was on TV that evening. Wonder when the average joe blow will really start to care

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The View

Good Concise Book on Climate Change

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 29, 2023

This is a good concise book on Climate Change and Biodiversity. It explains how Climate Change is so rapid, many biological organisms won’t be able to adapt quick enough and risk extinction. It also discusses much more. A good introduction.

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MinaCornell

It's more important than ever to read a book like this. Great work

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 27, 2017

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Fascinating volume. It's more important than ever to read a book like this.
Great work, Richard Pearson.

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Lars Karlsson

Very important book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 24, 2013

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It is ridiculous that there are not more books written about this important topic. Sure, there are a number of good books about climate change (e.g. Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast ), and a number of good books about threats to biodiversity (e.g. Ocean of Life ), but this is the only one that I have found that focuses on the two problems together. Pearson gives a very accessible account of how species react (or don't react) to climate change. He emphasizes that species are members of complex communities, and that the impact of climate change must be understood on the level of these communities. If a species changes its behaviors or range or disappears, it has repercussions for other species as well. Recommended reading for anybody who cares about the future of the biosphere.

R.j.K.

driven to read this book, wildlife extinction and eventually ours?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 6, 2013

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excellent in my opinion, everyone should read it because we all need to step back from the rat-race and take
a look at what's happening in the real world. all our deeds, needs and expectations in this consumption led
world have serious impacts.... so read this book! not new, I read a library copy first and decided then and there
to get a copy to keep, thanks Amazon.

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Prof Gordon C. Speers

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 24, 2014

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Good book which had been seen previously. Unfortunately this Ordered volume was lost in the Post.

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