The new nature / Tim Low.
The new nature / Tim Low.
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Publisher
Camberwell, Vic. : Penguin, 2002.
Date
2002.
Call Numbers
508.94/7
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xi, 378 p., [8] p. of plates ; 23 cm.
Contents
Part I. Nature and Us: 1. Exploited by nature: nature using us; 2. Endangered weeds: rarities lurk among us; 3. Away from wilderness: questioning an unhelpful idea; 4. Ecosystem engineers: animals alter landscapes; 5. The ecology of sewage: wildlife wants our wastes; 6. Structure for nature: animals...
Publication information
Publisher
Camberwell, Vic. : Penguin, 2002.
Place of Publication
Victoria
Date Published
2002.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
The time has come to reinvent nature, to discard the romantic dream of the wilderness. The natural world is adapting to human intervention and changing fast. Our cities and our farms are now important wildlife habitats, even for endangered species, while animals exploit us more and more. Australian author.
Alternative Titles
Full title
The new nature / Tim Low.
Portion of title
New nature : winners and losers in wild Australia.
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. [320]-351.
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508.94/7
Record Identifier
74VvjmBgjBE3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvjmBgjBE3
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ISBN
0143001949 (pbk.)
9780670884667 :
0670884669 :
9780670884667 (pbk.)
0670884669 (pbk.)
9780670884667 (Pbk)
0670884669 (Pbk)
9780670884667
0670884669
9780143001942 (pbk.)
DDC
508.94
MMS ID
991015078499702626
