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OverviewThe title provides an overview of the current knowledge about the diversity of the living world and the various problems associated with its conservation and sustainable use. Covering both the fundamentals of the subject, along with the latest research, Biodiversity presents key conservation issues within a framework of global case studies. Starting with a summary of the concept of biodiversity, the text then explores such subjects as species richness, ecological systems, the consequences of human activities, diversity and human health, genetic resources, biotechnology and conservation. Comprehensive introduction to key issues surrounding the study of biodiversity. Extensive bibliography and references to numerous relevant websites. Introduces current research in the field within a framework of useful case studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christian Lévêque (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France) , Jean-Claude Mounolou (Université d'Orsay, France)Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780470849576ISBN 10: 0470849576 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 28 November 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsLeveque and Mounolou provide a useful and interdisciplinary overview of the issues surrounding biodiveristy conservation and the sustainable use of biological resources?. Whether a course companion, ready reference, or guide to structuring your lecture content, this book will undoubtedly be of interest and value and deserves a place on your bookshelf. (Journal of Environmental Quality, July/August 2004) ??very thorough, precise and up-to-date?clear, well structured and easily accessible...? (Geography, 2004) Leveque and Mounolou provide a useful and interdisciplinary overview of the issues surrounding biodiveristy conservation and the sustainable use of biological resources.... Whether a course companion, ready reference, or guide to structuring your lecture content, this book will undoubtedly be of interest and value and deserves a place on your bookshelf. (Journal of Environmental Quality, July/August 2004) ...very thorough, precise and up-to-date...clear, well structured and easily accessible... (Geography, 2004) Whether a course companion, ready reference, or guide to structuring your lecture content, this book will undoubtedly be of interest and value and deserves a place on your bookshelf. (Journal of Environmental Quality, July-August 2004) ...very thorough, precise and up-to-date...clear, well structured and easily accessible... (Geography, 2004) Author InformationChristian Lévêque is the author of Biodiversity, published by Wiley. Jean-Claude Mounolou is the author of Biodiversity, published by Wiley. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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