| Description |
236 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Routledge introductions to environment |
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Routledge introductions to environment series.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Biodiversity : from concept to crisis -- Ch. 2. The creation of biodiversity -- Ch. 3. An inventory of planet Earth -- Ch. 4. Extinction -- Ch. 5. The conservation of biodiversity |
| Summary |
"The second edition of Biodiversity and Conservation continues to offer an introductory guide through the maze of interdisciplinary themes that combine under the concept of 'biodiversity'. Using examples throughout, the text combines biological sciences with its insights into the origins, variety and distribution of biodiversity, with the analysis of the social and political context, the threats to and opportunities for the survival of natural systems. Whilst retaining its existing structure the new edition reflects advances that have demonstrated the importance of living systems as drivers of environmental services vital to human health and security."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1997 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Biodiversity.
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Biodiversity conservation.
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Conservation biology.
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| LC no. |
2005001109 |
| ISBN |
9780415342995 hardback |
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0415342996 hardback |
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9780415343008 paperback |
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0415343003 paperback |
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