Main Title |
Essentials of conservation biology |
Author |
Primack, Richard B.
|
Publisher |
Sinauer Associates, |
Year Published |
1993 |
OCLC Number |
27726886 |
ISBN |
0878937226 : |
Subjects |
Biological diversity conservation
|
Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJEM |
QH75.P752 1993 |
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OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
05/12/1995 |
|
Collation |
564 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 515-547) and index. |
Contents Notes |
What is conservation biology? -- What is biological diversity? -- Where is biological diversity found? -- Loss of biological diversity -- Vulnerability to extinction -- Habitat destruction, fragmentation, and degradation -- Exotic species introductions, disease, and overexploitation -- Direct economic values of diversity -- Indirect economic values -- The ethical value of biological diversity -- The problems of small populations -- Population biology of endangered species -- Establishing protected areas -- Designing protected areas -- Managing protected areas -- Outside protected areas : working with people and restoring the environment -- Ex situ conservation strategies -- Establishing new populations -- How are species and habitats legally protected? -- International agreements -- International funding -- An agenda for the future. |
Place Published |
Sunderland, Mass., U.S.A. : |
PUB Date Free Form |
c1993. |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
93006933 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20051026163949 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01824cam 2200301 a 45020 |