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The book addresses an impending ecological crisis, warning that unchecked biodiversity loss could lead to a mass extinction akin to that of the dinosaurs. Niles Eldredge presents compelling evidence of species disappearing at alarming rates and emphasizes the critical role of biodiversity in sustaining life on Earth. He explores the relationship between over thirteen million species and their ecosystems, illustrating how human survival is deeply interconnected with the health of the natural world.
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Life in the Balance, Niles Eldredge
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- 2000
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- Title
- Life in the Balance
- Subtitle
- Humanity and the Biodiversity Crisis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Niles Eldredge
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780691050096
- Category
- Ecology
- Description
- The book addresses an impending ecological crisis, warning that unchecked biodiversity loss could lead to a mass extinction akin to that of the dinosaurs. Niles Eldredge presents compelling evidence of species disappearing at alarming rates and emphasizes the critical role of biodiversity in sustaining life on Earth. He explores the relationship between over thirteen million species and their ecosystems, illustrating how human survival is deeply interconnected with the health of the natural world.