| Main Title |
Biodiversity : a reference handbook / |
| Author |
Becher, Anne.
|
| Publisher |
ABC-CLIO, |
| Year Published |
1998 |
| OCLC Number |
37769912 |
| ISBN |
0585058172; 9780585058177; 0874369231; 9780874369236 |
| Subjects |
Biodiversity ;
Biological diversity
|
| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ESAM |
QH541.15.B56B435 1998 |
|
Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
05/21/1999 |
|
| Collation |
xv, 275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents Notes |
Biodiversity: an overview -- Definition of biodiversity -- The importance of biodiversity -- Threats to biodiversity -- Chronology -- Biographical sketches -- Facts and statistics -- Directory of organizations -- Print and nonprint resources. "This timely volume explores the multiple issues surrounding biological diversity. In addition to an overview of the major issues in biodiversity, this book features a chronology and biographical sketches of important individuals in the field. Readers also will find related statistics, documents, and illustrations, as well as a directory of organizations that includes web site addresses. A glossary and detailed listing of print and electronic sources complete an informative volume that students, librarians, policy makers, environmentalists, and others will welcome as an invaluable addition to academic and public libraries."--Jacket. |
| Place Published |
Santa Barbara, Calif. : |
| PUB Date Free Form |
c1998. |
| Series Title Traced |
Contemporary world issues |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| LCCN |
97042890 |
| Merged OCLC records |
642159859; 977382423; 1027325865; 1176208571 |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
19991222121447 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
CAT |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
01108cam 2200301 a 45020 |
