{"product_id":"before-they-vanish-von-paul-r-ehrlich-gerardo-ceballos-und-rodolfo-dirzo","title":"Before They Vanish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegendary conservationists show us that we still have the power to prevent critical consequences of the sixth extinction in this game-changing book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan we save threatened animals and ecosystems in the midst of a mass extinction? The answer is a resounding \u003ci\u003eyes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBefore They Vanish \u003c\/i\u003eshows us how\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eIn their ambitious, impassioned, and wise new book\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003econservation scientists Paul R. Ehrlich, Gerardo Ceballos, and Rodolfo Dirzo urge us to shift our thinking rather than bow our heads, grieving over the losses that humanity faces. This comprehensive look at a crucial but often overlooked aspect of conservation--population extinction--urges us toward a new, hopeful path. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the extinction of species describes the global disappearance of entire kinds of organisms, population extinction represents the loss of fundamental geographic elements of species. The authors argue that conservationists have placed too much emphasis on the extinction of entire species, which occurs gradually enough that we only detect it in the direst of cases, by which time meaningful action may be impossible. By shifting the focus to identifying extinction threats at the more localized population level, we can intervene more rapidly and effectively to prevent broader declines--and the eventual extinction of entire species themselves. This shift represents a critical step in saving these vanishing species; early detection and intervention may be our last, best hope for stemming the tide of this global crisis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing examples from the worlds of vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, the authors explain the concept of population extinction, its causes and consequences, and how to prevent the mass destruction of the amazing and unique creatures with whom we share our planet. This call to action is a must-read for anyone concerned with saving endangered and threatened species, our natural world--and ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aw-variant-hidden-subtitle-div\" id=\"aw-variant-subtitle-9781421449692\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSaving Nature's Populations -- And Ourselves\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Autorenwelt Shop","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover - 9781421449692","offer_id":58053489164613,"sku":"9781421449692","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0622\/files\/c591eab0-979d-4e2b-9202-7d85118bc28d.jpg?v=1782188154","url":"https:\/\/shop.autorenwelt.de\/en\/products\/before-they-vanish-von-paul-r-ehrlich-gerardo-ceballos-und-rodolfo-dirzo","provider":"Autorenwelt Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}