Conservation and Biodiversity ("Scientific American" Library)
Dobson, Andrew
ISBN 10: 0716750570 ISBN 13: 9780716750574
Published by W H Freeman & Co, 1996
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This work provides an overview of the scientific issues involved in preserving the variety of ecosystems on the planet. Beginning with a discussion of the scientific and economic principles relevant to the conservation of biodiversity, the text explores the causes of extinction and consequences of habitat loss. It also includes endangered species management, the conservation of biological communities and the practical possibilities for sustainable use of the environment.
About the Author: Andrew P. Dobson is an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Princeton University.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Conservation and Biodiversity ("Scientific ...
Publisher: W H Freeman & Co
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Very Good