Biodiversity

Name: Biodiversity
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SKU: 9780861540174
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A Beginner's Guide (revised and updated edition)

By John Spicer

Series: Beginner's Guides

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Biodiversity by John Spicer delves into the rich variety of life on our planet, exploring how these diverse forms of life interact with their surroundings. The book examines the importance of maintaining biodiversity for ecological stability, human survival, and overall environmental health. Through vivid explanations and examples, it emphasises the need for conservation and offers insights into how humans can help preserve the natural world.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration if you're fascinated by the intricate variety of life on Earth and the scientific principles that underpin biodiversity. Ideal for lovers of Science & Nature, this book delves into how biodiversity impacts ecosystems and the crucial role it plays in the sustainability of our planet.

Biodiversity

Reveals the roots of our biodiversity crisis, why we failed to meet targets set over a decade ago, and what we must do now to protect and preserve nature’s wonders

Reveals the roots of our biodiversity crisis, why we failed to meet targets set over a decade ago, and what we must do now to protect and preserve nature’s wonders

Description

Our future is closely tied to that of the variety of life on Earth, and yet there is no greater threat to this than us. From population explosions and habitat destruction to climate change and mass extinctions, John Spicer explores the causes and consequences of our biodiversity crisis.

In this revised and updated edition of Biodiversity, he examines how grave the situation has become over the past decade and outlines what we must do now to protect and preserve nature’s wonders before it’s too late.

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Biodiversity by John Spicer is described as an accessible and engaging exploration of the importance and meaning of biodiversity, urging readers to protect it. Reviewers praise it for being authoritative and thought-provoking, offering novel insights into the natural world. It appeals to both general readers and non-specialists, potentially inspiring further study into the subject. The writing is lauded as clear and compelling, with expert endorsements highlighting its critical message and importance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861540174

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Edition: revised and updated edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture John Spicer Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Beginner's Guides

About the Author

John Spicer is Professor of Marine Zoology at the University of Plymouth. He is co-author of the bestselling textbooks Biodiversity: An Introduction and The Invertebrates.