Fundamentals of conservation biology

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Fundamentals of conservation biology

Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr. ; illustrated by Andrea Sulzer

Blackwell Science, c1996

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注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 413-459) and indexes

内容説明・目次

内容説明

The field of conservation biology, the applied science dealing with the maintenance of the earth's biological diversity, has grown tremendously over the past decade; and this book has been designed specifically for the increasing number of undergraduate courses in the subject. It focuses on the biological aspects of the discipline and assumes that students have some background in biology or ecology. Social, political and economic aspects of conservation biology issues will also be covered - both interwoven throughout the book and considered in three separate chapters. The book uses a large

目次

  • Part I: Introduction
  • What is Conservation?
  • What is Conservation Biology?
  • Part II: Biodiversity and its Importance
  • What is Biodiversity?
  • Species Diversity
  • Ecosystem Diversity
  • Genetic and Cultural Diversity
  • Part III: Threats to Biodiversity
  • Mass Extinctions and Global Change
  • Habitat Degradation and Loss
  • Over-exploitation
  • Exotic Species
  • Part IV: Maintaining Biodiversity
  • Managing Ecosystems
  • Managing Populations
  • Zoos and Gardens
  • Part V: The Human Factor
  • Economics
  • Social Factors
  • Politics

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BA26757927
  • ISBN
    • 0865423717
  • LCCN
    95024690
  • 出版国コード
    us
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    Cambridge, Mass.
  • ページ数/冊数
    xiv, 482 p.
  • 大きさ
    27 cm
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