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The Future of Life
- Author
- Edward O Wilson
- Narrator
- Ed Begley Jr.
- Publisher
- Phoenix Books, Inc.
- Publish Date
- 1 February 2002
- Run Time
- 7 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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- Author
- Edward O Wilson
- Narrator
- Ed Begley Jr.
- Duration
- 7 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 February 2002
- ISBN
- 9781597777230
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Phoenix Books, Inc.
- Genre
- Biology, life sciences, Biodiversity / Ecosystems
Synopsis
Our world is infinitely richer than previously guessed, yet it is so ravaged by human activity that half its species could be gone by the end of the century. In this dazzlingly intelligent and ultimately hopeful work, biologist E.O. 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 what we can do to save them. Wilson explores the ethical and religious bases of the conservation movement and deflates the myth that environmental policy is antithetical to economic growth by illustrating how new methods of conservation can ensure long-term economic well-being. The Future of Life is a magisterial accomplishment: both a moving description of our biosphere and a guidebook for the protection of all its species, including humankind.
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