Cassell New Titles catalogue: Environment & popular science
February 1997
A clear, authoritative and visually delightful book which describes how quickly our planet is undergoing changes which constitute the start of a massive extinction crisis. With the author's own superb photographs, the book celebrates biodiversity, its process and threats to it, and explains the vital need to initiate protection programmes to stop the errors of destruction and halt the pace of species extinction. Whilst celebrating the richness of life, it also warns of our fate if we do not recognise the ever growing risks to the very spice of life.- The best popular account yet of just what biodiversity is all about
- Clear explanation of the importance of the need to protect species as integral to our world's survival
- A book to enthrall those who love nature as well as one to inspire concern and action
Olympuser
Winter 1997
In complete contrast to his photography book [Images Below], Chris has written, under his other hat, a very absorbing book about natural life and the crisis we all face through species extinction and the pollution we have inflicted upon our world.As we would expect the photography is excellent, and the text is based upon his background experience from a zoology degree and many years of travelling around the world. We are constantly reminded of the perils we may face from abusing our world, but the warnings seem somehow distant, with no immediate effect upon our daily lives. This book brings alive what is really happening, suggests what we might do about it, and shows, through historical experience, what will happen if we just sit back and do nothing.
It really is a must for every family as a Christmas present. There's something in it for every age, and at the price it's very affordable. It is available from your local bookshop, or contact the publisher Cassell/Blandford in case of difficulty. The ISBN is 0713723904.