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Author McCord, Edward LeRoy.

Title The value of species / Edward L. McCord.

Publication Info. New Haven : Yale University Press, [2012]
©2012

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 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  179.1 MCCORD    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  179.1 M13    Check Shelf
Description xxiii, 160 pages ; 21 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-152) and index.
Contents To an inquisitive mind open to honest reflection, the value of every species is incalculable -- The intellectual value of species to humans stems from our unique character -- The fate of life on earth hinges on property values -- Humans are poised to destroy the resources of a world of bountiful interest -- Property ownership and the desire for money work against the interests of species -- Free market environmentalism places profits above the public interest -- Species have no direct claim for consideration in an ethical community -- What kind of humanity do we embrace?
Subject Environmental ethics.
Biodiversity conservation -- Social aspects.
Species.
Biodiversity.
Extinction (Biology)
Nature -- Effect of human beings on.
Environmental policy.
Other Form: Online version: McCord, Edward LeRoy. Value of species. New Haven : Yale University Press, c2012 9780300183481 (OCoLC)784953779
ISBN 9780300176575 alkaline paper
0300176570 alkaline paper
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