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• Title:Defending biodiversity : environmental science and ethics / Jonathan A. Newman, University of Guelph, Gary Varner, Texas A & M University, Stefan Linquist, University of Guelph.
  
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• Author/Creator:Newman, Jonathan A.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Varner, Gary E. (Gary Edward), 1957-
  Linquist, Stefan Paul.
  Cambridge Core EBA eBooks Complete Collection
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• Published/Created:Cambridge, United Kingdom : New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2017.
  

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  • Call Number: QH541.15.B56
    
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• Library of Congress Subjects:Biodiversity--Moral and ethical aspects.
  
• Subject(s):Electronic books.
  
• Description:1 online resource
  
• Terms governing use:Access may be restricted to institutions with a site license.
  
• Summary:"Imagine that you are an environmentalist who passionately believes that it is wrong to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. How do you convince someone that a decision to drill is wrong? Debates about the environment and how humans ought to treat it have gone on for decades, yet arguments in favor of preserving biodiversity often lack empirical substance or are philosophically naïve, making them far less effective than they could be. This book critically examines arguments that are commonly offered in support of biodiversity conservation. The authors adopt a skeptical viewpoint to thoroughly test the strength of each argument and, by demonstrating how scientific evidence can be integrated with philosophical reasoning, they help environmentalists to better engage with public debate and judiciously inform public policy. This interdisciplinary and accessible book is essential reading for anyone who engages in discussions about the value of biodiversity conservation"-- Provided by publisher.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9780521768863
  9780521146203