Conservation and biodiversity / Andrew P. Dobson.
Conservation and biodiversity / Andrew P. Dobson.
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Publisher
New York : Scientific American Library, c1996.
Call Numbers
NQ333.9516/15
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
vii, 264 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. What Is Biodiversity? -- 2. Habitat Fragmentation and Loss -- 3. The Mathematics of Extinction -- 4. When Is a Species Endangered? -- 5. Wildlife in the Marketplace -- 6. Species in Captivity -- 7. Identifying Land for Nature Reserves -- 8. Managing a Wildlife Reserve -- 9. Biodiversity in a Chan...
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Publisher
New York : Scientific American Library, c1996.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1996.
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Summary
Beginning with discussions of species diversity, extinction rates, and how species endangerment is determined, Dobson goes on to discuss what is perhaps the book's most fascinating topic: the ins and outs of attempts to manage endangered species and the economics of different conservation strategies. The author describes the changes in animal popul...
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Full title
Conservation and biodiversity / Andrew P. Dobson.
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Notes
General note
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. [256]-260.
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Date Copyright
c1996.
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NQ333.9516/15
Record Identifier
74VMl4BmkGm3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMl4BmkGm3
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ISBN
0716760320 (pbk.)
9780716750574 (hard cover)
0716750570 (hard cover)
9780716750574
0716750570
9780716760320 (pbk.)
DDC
333.9516
MMS ID
991003468329702626
