The Value of Species

The Value of Species
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 186
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ISBN-10 : 9780300176575
ISBN-13 : 0300176570
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Book Synopsis The Value of Species by : Edward L. McCord

Download or read book The Value of Species written by Edward L. McCord and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on insights from philosophy, ethics, law and biology, a naturalist and philosopher advocates on behalf of biodiversity, addressing urgent questions about the destruction of species, and provides a new framework for appreciating and defending every form of life.


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