The value of species

Title
  1. The value of species / Edward L. McCord.
Published by
  1. New Haven : Yale University Press, c2012.
Author
  1. McCord, Edward LeRoy.

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Description
  1. xxiii, 160 p.; 21 cm.
Donor/Sponsor
  1. Gift, in memory of Payne Whitney.
Subject
  1. Extinction (Biology)
  2. Environmental ethics
  3. Environmental policy
  4. Biodiversity conservation > Social aspects
  5. Biodiversity
  6. Species
  7. Nature > Effect of human beings on
Contents
  1. 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?
Call number
  1. JFD 12-4401
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-152) and index.
Author
  1. McCord, Edward LeRoy.
Title
  1. The value of species / Edward L. McCord.
Imprint
  1. New Haven : Yale University Press, c2012.
Bibliography
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-152) and index.
Other form:
  1. Online version: McCord, Edward LeRoy. Value of species. New Haven : Yale University Press, c2012 9780300183481 (OCoLC)784953779
LCCN
  1. 2011035192
ISBN
  1. 9780300176575 (alk. paper)
  2. 0300176570 (alk. paper)
Research call number
  1. JFD 12-4401
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