Author

Publication

1999-04-01 - Island Press

Language

English

Word Count

61,500 words, Guess

Page Count

246 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number99021385
  • LibraryThing1525207
  • Goodreads3486656

Classifications

  • LCCQH77.T78T47 1999
  • LCCQH77.T78 T47 1999

Description

Using Manu National Park in the rain forest of Peru as a standard, the author addresses the multiple threats of civilization to the precarious state of the tropics. He "makes a compelling case that nature can be saved only if good science and strong institutions can be thoughtfully combined."--Jacket.

First Sentence

WHEN I FIRST laid eyes on Peru's Apurimac valley, I declared it to be the most beautiful place I had ever seen.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Requiem for NatureHardcoverIsland Press1999-04-01

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