by Edward O. Wilson · Knopf · tapa dura · ISBN 9780679450788
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«The Future of Life» is Edward O. Wilson's popular science essay, published by Knopf in hardback (256 pages, in English).
Wilson warns that human activity could extinguish half of all species this century and presents a plan to prevent it. He describes natural treasures of incalculable value for food and medicine, examines the ethical and religious foundations of conservation, and argues that protecting the environment ensures long-term prosperity.
Published by Knopf in 2002, this essay includes bibliographic references (pages 191-211) and an index.
For readers of popular science and ecology, from the general public to university students; it is the work of a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
Edward Osborne Wilson was an American biologist, naturalist, ecologist, and entomologist who developed the field of sociobiology.
