Books
"Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity"- Eric Chivian/Aaron Bernstein
- Item Number
- 390
- Estimated Value
- 35 USD
- Sold
- 25 USD to Freida
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
This much-acclaimed book explains, in clear and easily understood terms, that human health, medicine and biomedical research, and food production are dependent on biodiversity. Informative and an important read for all of us. Beautifully illustrated and engagingly written.
Co-edited by Dr. Eric Chivian and Aaron Bernstein. Dr. Chivian was the keynote speaker at NRWA's 2013 Annual Meeting. He is the founder of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School, and co-founder of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. The book was co-sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Environment Programme, the U.N.'s Convention on Biological Diversity, and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Details: New book; 542 pages, over 200 color illustrations.
Item Special Note
Price is based on item pick-up at the NRWA River Resource Center located at 592 Main Street in Groton, MA. Shipping is available upon request; buyer is responsible for the additional costs of shipping and handling.
Donated By:
Michael Beck
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