Catastrophic Thinking: Extinction and the Value of Diversity from Darwin to the Anthropocene by David Sepkoski

Catastrophic Thinking: Extinction and the Value of Diversity from Darwin to the Anthropocene

David Sepkoski

360 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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Catastrophic Thinking: Extinction and the Value of Diversity from Darwin to the Anthropocene by David Sepkoski is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the intricate dance between human values, scientific discovery, and the natural world, who will be captivated by Sepkoski's insightful exploration of how our understanding of extinction has shaped our appreciation for the preciousness of diversity.

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We live in an age in which we are repeatedly reminded—by scientists, by the media, by popular culture—of the looming threat of mass extinction. We’re told that human activity is currently producing a sixth mass extinction, perhaps of even greater ...

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