Main Title |
Conservation biology concepts and applications / |
Author |
Cox, George W.
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Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Wm. C. Brown, |
Year Published |
1997 |
OCLC Number |
36175097 |
ISBN |
0697218147 |
Subjects |
Conservation biology
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ESAM |
QH75.C73 1997 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
04/25/1997 |
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Edition |
2nd ed. |
Collation |
xvi, 362 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Conservation ecology. c1993. Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-344) and index. |
Contents Notes |
Basic concepts: Conservation biology; History of conservation; Popu lations, communities & ecosystems; Global biodiversity; Processes of extinction -- Terrestrial ecosystems: Temperate forests, woodlands & shrublands; Grassland & tundra; Temperate & tropical deserts; Mois t tropical forests; Tropical savannas & woodlands; Coastal ecosystem s; Islands -- Special problems of terrestrial ecosystems: Habitat fr agmentation; Predator ecology & management -- Aquatic ecosystems: La kes, ponds, & marshes; Rivers & streams; Oceanic ecosystems; Coastal marine ecosystems -- Special problems of aquatic ecosystems: Marine mammals & birds -- Special problems at the biosphere level; Managem ent of exotic species; Disruption of migrations; Chemical pollution; Global climate change -- Conservation theory & practice: Harvesting natural populations; Conserving genetic diversity; Protecting endan gered species; Designing biodiversity preserves -- Conservation & so ciety; Conservation ethics; Conservation economics & public policy; Sustainable living in the biosphere -- Glossary. The goal of this te xt is to introduce the reader to the nature of biodiversity in its b roadest sense, to the threats to its survival that are intensifying daily, and to ecologically sound approaches to conserving biodiversi ty. -Pref. |
Place Published |
Dubuque, IA : |
PUB Date Free Form |
c1997. |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
96060380 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
19970417132931 |
Language |
ENG |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
02113nam 2200265 a 45010 |