The Future of Life.EDWARD O. WILSON If you're not swayed sway v. swayed, sway·ing, sways v.intr. 1. To swing back and forth or to and fro. See Synonyms at swing. 2. by Wilson's ethical argument for preserving species and ensuring biodiversity biodiversity: see biological diversity. biodiversity Quantity of plant and animal species found in a given environment. Sometimes habitat diversity (the variety of places where organisms live) and genetic diversity (the variety of traits expressed , then he also proposes a strong economical reason for doing so. A renowned entomologist and a champion of biodiversity for many years, Wilson makes an impassioned and compelling plea for saving species while giving a balanced account of the current state of affairs. He focuses on solutions that can provide economic prosperity for all people, especially those that have to rely on our most fragile ecosystems in order to sustain themselves. Throughout, he celebrates endangered en·dan·ger tr.v. en·dan·gered, en·dan·ger·ing, en·dan·gers 1. To expose to harm or danger; imperil. 2. To threaten with extinction. creatures big and small and the qualities that endear en·dear tr.v. en·deared, en·dear·ing, en·dears To make beloved or very sympathetic: a couple whose kindness endeared them to friends. them to us. Knopf, 2002, 229 p., hardcover, $22.00. |
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