Product Description

Combines the scientific thought with a passion for the natural world. The author explores the causes behind the crisis in biodiversity, and urges us to take steps to protect and preserve nature's wonders.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #255891 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .60" h x 5.14" w x 7.86" l, .48 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

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Review
Steven C. Stearns - Edward P. Bass Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University""Spicer combines his broad understanding of biodiversity with a passion to preseve it. I recommend it to anyone concerned about biodiversity."Ahmed Djoghlaf - Assistant Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme and Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biodiversity"A stimulating, authoritative and deeply rewarding read that makes you think about the natural world in a novel way."Randal Keynes - great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin and author of 'Annie's Box: Charles Darwin, His daughter and Human Evolution.'"This is science for the general reader at its very best - clear, committed, fascinating and laser-focused on the crisis we face."

Randal Keynes OBE, great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin and author of Annie's Box: Charles Darwin, His Daughter and Human Evolution
"Science for the general reader at its very best - clear, committed, fascinating and laser-focused on the crisis we face."

Professor Sir Ghillean Prance FRS, VMH, Scientific Director of the Eden Project in Cornwall, and former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
"A most thorough coverage of biodiversity, all made interesting through the personal experiences of the author."