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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.

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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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      Publisher: The Natural History Museum
      Publication Date: 28/02/2013
      ISBN13: 9780565093211, 978-0565093211
      ISBN10: 0565093215
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      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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