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. However, the
issues are complex. What do we do when faced with an immediate
ethical choice where human rights, economic development and
ecosystem survival all get mixed up together? There are seldom hard
and fast answers but thinking about and understanding a variety of
points of view will help us make informed trade-offs. Drawing on
his vast practical experience, the author presents insightful
perspectives and real-world examples with the hope that this book
will instigate a much-needed rethink about why and how we practice
conservation. This book is essential reading for all those
concerned with sustaining our planet, and all who inhabit it, in
the face of climate breakdown, biodiversity loss and ecological
collapse.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Changing Planet |
| Release date: |
November 2023 |
| First published: |
2024 |
| Authors: |
Nigel Dudley
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 138mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
152 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-367-35591-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-367-35591-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780367355913 |
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