The End of the World: The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction Hardcover - 1996
by John Leslie
For thousands of years, the human race has been fascinated and haunted by the idea of the Apocalypse. But it is only now, as we approach the end of the second millennium, that we are beginning to understand the scientific possibilities and real risks that support this primeval fear. This book persuasively explains and analyzes numerous scientifically supported dangers to our world to illustrate that the risk of human extinction is very real.
From the rear cover
Nuclear war, holes in the ozone layer, disease, genetic engineering, asteroids and supernovas - any of these may bring human history to an end. But are we in imminent danger of extinction? John Leslie assesses the risks facing the human race and concludes: yes, we probably are. Leslie pays particular attention to the 'doomsday argument'. This argument, arising from the undeniable fact that we are a very young species, substantially increases the likelihood of our extinction.
Details
- Title The End of the World: The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction
- Author John Leslie
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 328
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Routledge, London And New York
- Date 1996-03-28
- ISBN 9780415140430 / 0415140439
- Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
- Dimensions 8.83 x 5.79 x 1.2 in (22.43 x 14.71 x 3.05 cm)
- Reading level 1440
- Library of Congress subjects Nature - Effect of human beings on, Extinction (Biology)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 95038891
- Dewey Decimal Code 599.938
Media reviews
Citations
- Library Journal, 05/01/1996, Page 126
- New York Times, 08/18/1996, Page 7
More Copies for Sale
The End of the World: The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction
by Leslie, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
$8.69$16.33 shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World : The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction
by Leslie, John
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 3
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Item Price
-
$7.24FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World : The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction
by John Leslie
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$7.63FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World: The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction
by Leslie, John
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
$11.83$10.97 shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World: The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction
by John Leslie
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
$9.92FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World: The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction
by Leslie, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Item Price
-
$24.95$15.95 shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World
by John Leslie
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Highland, New York, United States
- Item Price
-
$29.99FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World
by Leslie, John
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Burlington, Vermont, United States
- Item Price
-
$35.00$4.80 shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World : the Science and Ethics of Human Extinction - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Leslie, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Summerville, South Carolina, United States
- Item Price
-
$60.00$7.00 shipping to USA
Show Details
The End of the World: The Science and Ethics of Human Extinction
by Leslie, John
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 13
- 9780415140430
- ISBN 10
- 0415140439
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
San Diego, California, United States
- Item Price
-
$61.82$5.45 shipping to USA