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OverviewExamines a problem of growing concern and importance: obtaining accurate estimates of the ecological costs of human activities. This text covers a range of subjects, from the management and function of ecosystems to ecological issues affecting public policy. It focuses on the trade-offs inherent in environmental and conservation policy. Ecosystems provide resources that can be extracted and are valued in the market place, but the delivery of those resources depends on the functioning of natural processes whose maintenance may involve substantial costs. The book discusses the fundamental structure and behaviour of ecosystems and evaluates the tools employed by economists to value ecosystem goods and services not commonly bought and sold in existing markets. In addition, it examines the possible use of ecological risk assessment to link ecological and economic approaches. This text should be of interest to ecologists, foresters, geographers, natural resource economists, park managers and graduate students. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R. David Simpson , Norman L. Christensen, Jr.Publisher: Chapman and Hall Imprint: Chapman and Hall Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.090kg ISBN: 9780412096716ISBN 10: 0412096714 Pages: 298 Publication Date: 31 January 1997 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsEcological costs of human activities, from management and ecosystem function to affects on public policy.. American Fisheries Society; Ecological costs of human activities, from management and ecosystem function to affects on public policy..American Fisheries Society; Ecological costs of human activities, from management and ecosystem function to affects on public policy.. American Fisheries Society Ecological costs of human activities, from management and ecosystem function to affects on public policy. American Fisheries Society; Ecological costs of human activities, from management and ecosystem function to affects on public policy..American Fisheries Society; Ecological costs of human activities, from management and ecosystem function to affects on public policy. American Fisheries Society Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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