| Description |
x, 166 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Foundations of contemporary environmental studies |
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Foundations of contemporary environmental studies.
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| Contents |
1. Ecosystem conservation : the need for ecological science -- 2. The science of ecology -- 3. Climate - template for global biodiversity -- 4. Ecological limits and the size of populations -- 5. Viability of threatened species -- 6. Biodiversity and habitat fragmentation -- 7. The web of life : connections in space and time -- 8. Ecosystem services of biodiversity -- 9. Protecting biological diversity and ecosystem function -- 10. The good of a species : toward a science-based ecosystem conservation ethic |
| Summary |
Meeting today's environmental challenges requires a new way of thinking about the intricate dependencies between humans and nature. This book provides readers with a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of ecological science and their applicat |
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| Analysis |
Ecology & environmental science (Australia) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Ecology.
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Biodiversity conservation.
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| LC no. |
2006035637 |
| ISBN |
9781597260497 paperback |
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9781597260480 cloth alkaline paper |
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1597260487 cloth alkaline paper |
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