Dead Serious: Wild Hope Amid the Sixth Extinction

Through personal stories of mishap and adventure, historical vignettes, and scenic detours, professor Eli J. Knapp dissects critical forces that lie behind the earth's sixth extinction. Drawing from experiences across the globe and founder of conservation biology Michael Soule's eighteen extinction concepts, Knapp peeks into odd and overlooked corners of natural history, showing how ocean-going tortoises and ghost deer can both instruct and inspire. Full of humor, hope, and scientific savvy...