The Sinking Ark: A New Look at the Problem of Disappearing Species

by Norman Myers

This book looks at the prospect for all species on earth, 5-10 million of them. It proposes that the world stands to lose at least 1 million species by the end of the century, and several more. A comprehensive strategy for conservation of disappearing species is outlined.

Genres: Science

240 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1979

About the author

Norman Myers (born 24 August 1934 – 20 October 2019) was a British environmentalist specialising in biodiversity and also noted for his work on environmental refugees. He lived in Kenya for over 30 years and later settled in Headington, Oxford, England. Myers's work has ranged over diverse critical global issues and includes 18 books and over 250 scientific papers [bio sketch copied & shortened from en.wikipedia.org]

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