Review: The Diversity of Life
User Review - Tim - GoodreadsThe Diversity of Life is more or less The Short History of Time of evolutionary ecology and biological diversity but with a disturbing twist. The cosmos and its workings are hardly threatened by man ... Read full review
Review: The Diversity of Life
User Review - Sara Dyck - GoodreadsThis is a book rich with scientific detail about how biodiversity arose on the planet, how some species adapt, why others are forced to extinction by humans, and why that matters. Many ecological ... Read full review
Review: The Diversity of Life
User Review - Syd - GoodreadsI had to read this for class, but I thought it was AMAZING. The guy REALLY likes ants, eh entomologist what do you expect, but I really liked it and the pictures were awesome too. It isn't a super quick read, but I never really got bored. Read full review
Review: The Diversity of Life
User Review - Sam - GoodreadsI loved this book, it was easy to read and clearly written. It covered everything from individual species to whole ecosystems without losing or confusing me (I read this while still in school). You ... Read full review
Review: The Diversity of Life
User Review - Colleen - GoodreadsEO Wilson is just excellent. Writer. Ant Entomologist. Ecologist. This 400 page paperback is an introduction to biogeography, paleontology (including paleobotany), how humans are impacting various ... Read full review
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User Review - Emily - GoodreadsA breathtaking read. Comprehensively rich and detailed in its examination of ecosystems from microscopic to epic proportions. Wilson weaves the overarching thesis ("I will give evidence that humanity ... Read full review
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User Review - Daniel - GoodreadsThis book is indicative of Wilson's worldview. It also explains a lot about why one might consider biological diversity to be worth saving, regardless of ethics, and mostly because we know so little about the world in which we live. Read full review
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User Review - Adam Kranz - GoodreadsThe Diversity of Life is a practical book (a book that shows you how to do something). The first part of the book (well over 3/4) is devoted to a general overview of evolution - its history, the ... Read full review
Review: The Diversity of Life
User Review - Emily - GoodreadsAll my linguistics friends made fun of me when I took environmental biology at BYU, but it was honestly of the most spiritual classes I took there. I read this for a report in that class, and I ... Read full review
Review: The Diversity of Life
User Review - Dave Angelini - GoodreadsAs a biologist, I think is perhaps one of the most engaging and readable introductions to evolution and ecology. Anyone can read this book and not even realize they are learning the fundamentals of these fields. Wilson presents biology as a travelogue around the world and through time. Read full review
