About the book
All life on Earth has the right to exist, but as we teeter on the verge of a sixth extinction this book discusses why biodiversity matters and why we should care if species go extinct.
We are witnessing the largest and fastest rate of extinction in the history of the planet. While the concept of rights is a human one, all plants and animals strive to survive, and this book argues for their rights to continue doing so without being driven into premature extinction by human actions. Acknowledging and describing the practical reasons for conserving biodiversity, this book argues that these should not overshadow the compelling ethical reasons to care about the future of species other than our own.
Editions of Why Biodiversity Matters
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780367355913
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780367365202
- EBook
- ISBN 9780429346675
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All life on Earth has the right to exist, but as we teeter on the verge of a sixth extinction this book discusses why biodiversity matters and why we should care if species go extinct.
We are witnessing the largest and fastest rate of extinction in the history of the planet. While the concept of rights is a human one, all plants and animals strive to survive, and this book argues for their rights to continue doing so without being driven into premature extinction by human actions. Acknowledging and describing the practical reasons for conserving biodiversity, this book argues that these should not overshadow the compelling ethical reasons to care about the future of species other than our own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Biodiversity Matters about?
All life on Earth has the right to exist, but as we teeter on the verge of a sixth extinction this book discusses why biodiversity matters and why we should care if species go extinct.
We are witnessing the largest and fastest rate of extinction in the history of the planet. While the concept of rights is a human one, all plants and animals strive to survive, and this book argues for their rights to continue doing so without being driven into premature extinction by human actions. Acknowledging and describing the practical reasons for conserving biodiversity, this book argues that these should not overshadow the compelling ethical reasons to care about the future of species other than our own.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Why Biodiversity Matters?
Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Environmental science, engineering and technology
Where can I read a sample of Why Biodiversity Matters?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780367355913
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Why Biodiversity Matters?
Nigel Dudley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Why Biodiversity Matters is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780367355913) and paperback(ISBN 9780367365202) and ebook(ISBN 9780429346675)
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