Biological Extinction: New Perspectives

The rapidly increasing human pressure on the biosphere is pushing biodiversity into the sixth mass extinction event in the history of life on Earth, with potentially devastating consequences for humanity. Biological Extinction offers new perspectives on the urgent issue of biological extinction and proposes novel solutions to the problems we face.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 462 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The human impact on the biosphere is causing a rapid decline in biodiversity, leading to the sixth mass extinction event in the history of life on Earth. The organisms being eliminated are essential components of our planet's life support system, and their loss is irreversible. This loss, similar to climate change, has the potential to have devastating consequences for humanity. As we become more aware of the numerous ways in which we rely on nature, it can pave the way for a new ethic that recognizes the importance of coexistence between humans and other species. Biological Extinction is a comprehensive book that includes chapters written by renowned experts from various fields, including biology, economics, geology, archaeology, demography, architecture, and intermediate technology. By drawing on examples from diverse socio-ecological systems, the book offers fresh perspectives on the urgent issue of biological extinction and proposes innovative solutions to the challenges we face.

Weight: 766g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108711814