Isbn: 9781559633185 - the value of life: biological diversity and human society (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Debate on the threat to humanity posed by the massive and widespread loss of biological diversity has largely emphasized economic and ecological consequences. In The Value of Life, a leading social scientist adds a critical new dimension. Stephen R. Kellert explores the actual and perceived importance of biological diversity for humankind's physical, emotional, intellectual, and even spiritual well-being. Kellert identifies ten basic values, which he describes as biologically based, inherent human tendencies that are greatly influenced and moderated by culture, learning, and experience. Throughout, Kellert argues that the preservation of biodiversity is fundamentally linked to human well-being as he illustrates the importance of biological diversity to the human sociocultural and psychological condition. His discussion provides the reader with a deeper understanding of how humans depend on a vast matrix of affiliations with other living things to achieve lives rich in meaning and value.…

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Zustand: Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

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Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. The covers are clean, rubbed but still bright; The corners are bumped; the pages are clean, and the book is tight.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. The covers are clean, rubbed but still bright; the pages are clean, and the book is tight.

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, 3rd Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Island Press, 1997. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new with small crease to top left corner of back cover.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No jacket issued. 1st Edition. Book - very good. Paperback.