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The Future of Life

by Edward O Wilson

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From one of the world?s most influential scientists (and two-time Pulitzer Prize?winning author) comes his most timely and important book yet: an impassioned call for quick and decisive action to save Earth?s biological heritage, and a plan to achieve that rescue.

Today we understand that our world is infinitely richer than was ever previously guessed. Yet it is so ravaged by human activity that half its species could be gone by the end of the present century. These two contrasting truths — unexpected magnificence and underestimated peril — have become compellingly clear during the past two decades of research on biological diversity.

In this dazzlingly intelligent and ultimately hopeful book, 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 whose potential to nourish us, protect us, and cure our illnesses is immeasurable — and what we can do to save them. In the process, he 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.

Review:

"Wilson seeks to reconcile the tensions between capitalists and environmentalists. Whether he does so is debatable, but he undoubtedly contributes to the discussion." Library Journal

Review:

"...[V]ery few have written this kind of environmental advocacy with as much authority, cogency, and style." Booklist

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Synopsis:

One of the worlds most important scientists, Edward O. Wilson is also an abundantly talented writer who has twice won the Pulitzer Prize. In this, his most personal and timely book to date, he assesses the precarious state of our environment, examining the mass extinctions occurring in our time and the natural treasures we are about to lose forever. Yet, rather than eschewing doomsday prophesies, he spells out a specific plan to save our world while there is still time. His vision is a hopeful one, as economically sound as it is environmentally necessary. Eloquent, practical and wise, this book should be read and studied by anyone concerned with the fate of the natural world.

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About the Author

Edward O. Wilson is the author of two Pulitzer Prize?winning books, On Human Nature (1978) and The Ants (1990, with Bert Hölldobler), as well as many other groundbreaking works, including Consilience, Naturalist, and Sociobiology. A recipient of many of the world?s leading prizes in science and conservation, he is currently Pellegrino University Research Professor and Honorary Curator in Entomology of the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts, with his wife, Renee.

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Table of Contents

List of Endangered and Extinct Species and Races

Prologue: A Letter to Thoreau

Chapter One: TO THE ENDS OF EARTH

Chapter Two: THE BOTTLENECK

Chapter Three: NATURES LAST STAND

Chapter Four: THE PLANETARY KILLER

Chapter Five: HOW MUCH IS THE BIOSPHERE WORTH?

Chapter Six: FOR THE LOVE OF LIFE

Chapter Seven: THE SOLUTION

Notes

Glossary

Acknowledgments

Index

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780679768111

Author:

Wilson, Edward Osborne

Publisher:

Vintage Books

Author:

Wilson, Edward Osborne

Author:

Wilson, Edward O.

Location:

New York

Subject:

General

Subject:

Environmental Science

Subject:

Nature conservation

Subject:

Endangered species

Subject:

Environmental degradation

Subject:

Environmental Conservation & Protection - General

Subject:

General science

Subject:

Environmental Studies-Environment

Copyright:

2003

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Series:

Vintage

Series Volume:

TR-02-14

Publication Date:

20030331

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

1 ILLUSTRATION

Pages:

256

Dimensions:

8.02x5.28x.69 in. .59 lbs.

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Product details 256 pages Vintage Books USA - 2003-03-19 English 9780679768111 Reviews:

"Review" by Library Journal, "Wilson seeks to reconcile the tensions between capitalists and environmentalists. Whether he does so is debatable, but he undoubtedly contributes to the discussion."

"Review" by Booklist, "...[V]ery few have written this kind of environmental advocacy with as much authority, cogency, and style."

"Synopsis" by , Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Synopsis" by Random House, One of the worlds most important scientists, Edward O. Wilson is also an abundantly talented writer who has twice won the Pulitzer Prize. In this, his most personal and timely book to date, he assesses the precarious state of our environment, examining the mass extinctions occurring in our time and the natural treasures we are about to lose forever. Yet, rather than eschewing doomsday prophesies, he spells out a specific plan to save our world while there is still time. His vision is a hopeful one, as economically sound as it is environmentally necessary. Eloquent, practical and wise, this book should be read and studied by anyone concerned with the fate of the natural world.