The Idea of Biodiversity : Philosophies of Paradise
Editorial Reviews
The New York Times Book Review, John Horgan
Mr. Takacs emphasizes that his is a biased account. He believes that the questions raised by conservation biologists are the most important facing humanity today, and he shares their passionate love of nature ... the core of the book consists of Mr. Takacs' interviews with more than a score of conservation biologists, ranging from the tough-talking Cassandra Paul Ehrlich ... to Thomas Eisner, the St. Francis of bugs.
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"David Takacs is a skilled work master... his work should be on professional use to natural resources and environmental scientists and managers, including college-level instructors and students." -- Forest Science
"Using biodiversity as a touchstone, Takacs weaves a compelling argument about fusion of conservative biology and politics. With clear, startling, beautiful prose, he directs ecologists' attention to crucial issues in and outside of their discipline. His ability to portray multiple perspectives is inspiring and thought-provoking, his style compelling and engaging." -- Ecoscience
"Mr. Takacs emphasizes that his is a biased account. He believes that the questions raised by conservation biologists are the most important facing humanity today, and he shares their passionate love of nature... the core of the book consists of Mr. Takacs' interviews with more than a score of conservation biologists, ranging from the tough-talking Cassandra Paul Ehrlich... to Thomas Eisner, the St. Francis of bugs." -- New York Times
The Idea of Biodiversity : Philosophies of Paradise
The Idea of Biodiversity: Philosophies of Paradise,David Takacs,The Johns Hopkins University Press,0801854008,Biodiversity conservation,Biological Variation,Biological diversity conservat,Business/Economics,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics,Philosophy,Philosophy Of Biology,Science,Wildlife,Applied ecology,Environmental science,Medical / Public Health,Pollution & threats to the environment
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