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Extinction: not the end of the world? is a highly readable introduction to the causes of extinction, the different types of extinction and how relevant it is to the world today. Ideal for those who are new to the subject, it is fully illustrated with colour diagrams and photographs.

Table of Contents
The nature of extinction; Types of extinction; Causes of extinction; Extinction and biodiversity; The sixth mass extinction?; Are humans heading for extinction?; The importance of extinction today; Extinction and conservation.

Extinction

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      Publisher The Natural History Museum
      Published 28 February 2013
      ISBN-13 9780565093211
      978-0565093211
      ISBN-10 0565093215
      Also in:
      Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Endangered species and extinction of species Science & Nature Evolution / Evolutionary biology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Extinction: not the end of the world? is a highly readable introduction to the causes of extinction, the different types of extinction and how relevant it is to the world today. Ideal for those who are new to the subject, it is fully illustrated with colour diagrams and photographs.

      Table of Contents
      The nature of extinction; Types of extinction; Causes of extinction; Extinction and biodiversity; The sixth mass extinction?; Are humans heading for extinction?; The importance of extinction today; Extinction and conservation.

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