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Galapagos at the Crossroads : Pirates, Biologists, Tourists, and Creationists Battle for Darwin's Cradle of Evolution by Carol Bassett (2009, Hardcover)

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As eloquent as it is alarming, Carol Ann Bassett's portrait of today's Galápagos depicts a deadly collision of economics, politics, and the environment that may destroy one of the world's last Edens.

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Publisher
National Geographic Society
ISBN-10
1426204027
ISBN-13
9781426204029
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70415505

Product Key Features

Book Title
Galapagos at the Crossroads : Pirates, Biologists, Tourists, and Creationists Battle for Darwin's Cradle of Evolution
Author
Carol Bassett
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
General, Endangered Species, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Nature, Science
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
16 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
F3741.G2
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"A modern portrait of the islands... as tourists, fishermen, and immigrants exact their toll on the fragile ecosystem." -Conservation Magazine(Society for Conservation Biology) "A fantastic tutorial for anyone curious about the natural and human health of the island state today." - Jon Bowermaster, filmmaker, photographer, and writer "An outstanding saga of a threatened ecosystem...specific and revealing ... a 'must' for any library serious about science and ecological issues." - Midwest Book Review "Portrays today's Galapagos caught in a deadly vortex of interests that may destroy one of the world's last Edens." - Broadway Books "Explores the changing landscape of one of the most interesting and biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth." -Willamette Week, "A modern portrait of the islands... as tourists, fishermen, and immigrants exact their toll on the fragile ecosystem." -Conservation Magazine(Society for Conservation Biology), "A modern portrait of the islands... as tourists, fishermen, and immigrants exact their toll on the fragile ecosystem." -- Conservation Magazine (Society for Conservation Biology) "A fantastic tutorial for anyone curious about the natural and human health of the island state today." -- Jon Bowermaster, filmmaker, photographer, and writer "An outstanding saga of a threatened ecosystem...specific and revealing ... a 'must' for any library serious about science and ecological issues." -- Midwest Book Review "Portrays today's Galapagos caught in a deadly vortex of interests that may destroy one of the world's last Edens." -- Broadway Books "Explores the changing landscape of one of the most interesting and biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth." -- Willamette Week "If you are looking for an example of the battle between the natural environment and human encroachment, this book provides the perfect case." -- The Andersen Library Blog "A vivid, lyrical account of natural wonders and growing threats...invasive species, illegal fishing, political corruption, lack of education, eco-tourism." -- The Denver Post "Bassett ... uses science, journalism and personal story to illuminate a species ... as a barometer for how the planet is faring." -- The Register-Guard "Absorbing and convincing..." -- The News-Reporter "...could have easily been called Galápagos in the Crosshairs. She makes a passionate case for the preservation of these islands." -- American Scientist "Takes a hard look at the real story: Due to a number of modern-day issues, the islands are in jeopardy." --Cosis.net , "If we fail to protect the biodiversity of the Galapagos, humanity will have lost its last chance to live in harmony with nature."Conservation Magazine
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
986.65
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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