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"A superb blend of lyrical description, sweeping historical writing, lucid scientific explanation, and dire warnings. . . . The most important scientific book of the year." ― Boston Globe
In this book a master scientist tells the story of how life on earth evolved. Edward O. Wilson eloquently describes how…Why read it?
2 authors picked The Diversity of Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It is thought-provoking, educational, has good science, well written, good for learning biodiversity, advocates conservation in an effective way..
This book is well-written and exciting. It is educational. It explains evolution and ecology, as well as conservation issues. I love the author’s enthusiasm and ability to explain biology clearly without talking down to the reader.
He makes biology exciting. The photographs and illustrations are terrific. The chart on the history of biodiversity of the Earth through geologic time is thought-provoking.
From David's list on evolution, ecology, and biodiversity.
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