Extinction
A Very Short Introduction
$28.41
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
10 July 2019
Summary
Most people are familiar with the dodo and the dinosaur, but extinction has occurred throughout the history of life, with the result that nearly all the species that have ever existed are now extinct. Today, species are disappearing at an ever increasing rate, whilst past losses have occurred during several great crises. Issues such as habitat destruction, conservation, climate change, and, during major crises, volcanism and meteorite impact, can all contribute towards the demise of a group.<…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198807285 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0198807287 |
| Author: | Paul B. Wignall |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 10 July 2019 |
| Weight: | 110g |
| Dimensions: | 173mm x 111mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
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“This book will capture the interest of students, researchers, and nonprofessionals alike” – Conservation Biology
By covering a currently hot topic, this book will capture the interest of students, researchers, and nonprofessionals alike. * Conservation Biology *This book will capture the interest of students, researchers, and nonprofessionals alike * Conservation Biology *Extinction is a pressing societal and political problem, but we must get the science right. In this excellent book, Paul Wignall draws on a broad range of recent studies on the great mass extinctions of the past and the present biodiversity crisis to provide the evidence that will inform the debate. * Michael J. Benton, Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of Bristol *
About The Author
Paul B. Wignall
Paul Wignall is Professor of Palaeoenvironments at the University of Leeds, and a leading expert on extinctions. He has published over 200 papers on a multitude of research areas, including the causes of major environmental change such as the deoxygenation of the oceans, and the establishment of super greenhouse climates. In addition to his considerable research output, he has authored a popular science book, The Worst of Times, and has contributed articles to popular science magazines. He has also appeared in many television documentaries, including the recent Walking through Time.
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