Extinction: Not the End of the World?

A highly readable introduction to the causes of extinction, the different types of extinction, and how relevant it is to the world today

More than 999 of every 1,000 species that have ever lived on the planet have become extinct. As part of evolution, extinction of the old allows emergence of the new. It is integral to the Earth's continually changing range and richness of life forms. This book discusses today's key issues, from biodiversity and conservation to the threat of human extinctio...