Kevin J. Gaston (University of Sheffield), John I. Spicer (University of Plymouth)

Biodiversity

An Introduction

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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This concise introductory text provides a complete overview of biodiversity - what it is, how it arose, its distribution, why it is important, human impact upon it, and what should be done to maintain it.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Blackwell Publishers
• 2nd Edition
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 375g
• ISBN-13: 9781405118576
• ISBN-10: 1405118571
• Artikelnr.: 13729441

Autorenporträt

Kevin J. Gaston is Professor of Biodiversity and Conservation at the University of Sheffield. He has broad research interests in the fields of biodiversity, macroecology and conservation biology. John I. Spicer is a Reader in Marine Biology at the University of Plymouth. His research interests range from the ecophysiology of marine animals through to the functional biodiversity of marine systems.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.

1. What Is Biodiversity?.

2. Biodiversity Through Time.

3. Mapping Biodiversity.

4. Does Biodiversity Matter?.

5. Human Impacts.

6. Maintaining Biodiversity.

References.

Index

Rezensionen

".this excellent little book packs a big punch due to the well chosen examples and case studies, and its engaging, concise and readable style." Biological Conservation

"...the authors have amassed an excellent collection of literature related to biodiversity and conservation and a numberof good examples to illustrate the threats facing biodiversity and its potential loss. This book is an excellent basic introduction to general biodiversity fo students and teachers, as well as generalists and amateurs interested in exploring the fundamentals, uses, threats and conservation of biodiversity." The Glasgow Naturalist, July 2005