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The Race for Evolutionary Success

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  • Bruce Tonn

    (Department of Political Science, University of Tennessee—Knoxville, McClung Tower, Room 1018, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA)

  • Dorian Stiefel

    (Department of Political Science, University of Tennessee—Knoxville, McClung Tower, Room 1001, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA)

Abstract

The Earth appears to be at the beginning of sixth massive species extinction. This paper balances a review of the forces threatening species survival with a comprehensive scan of factors that could act as counterweights. These factors could lead to four types of evolution—cultural, regulatory, ecological, and technological—that could individually or in combination avert massive species extinction if humans implement solutions faster than new problems arise. Implications and future research opportunities are also explored.

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  • Bruce Tonn & Dorian Stiefel, 2012. "The Race for Evolutionary Success," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 4(8), pages 1-19, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:4:y:2012:i:8:p:1787-1805:d:19450
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