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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Tim R. NewPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015 Weight: 4.459kg ISBN: 9783319367682ISBN 10: 3319367684 Pages: 244 Publication Date: 29 October 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Urban environments and insect wellbeing.- 2. Insects in urban environments.- 3. Insects along urban-rural gradients.- 4. Impacts on insect communities and species5. Alien species in urban environments.- 6. Urban insect pest management: implications for insect conservation.- 7. Selected urban threats to insects.- 8. Countering insect habitat losses and change in urban areas.- 9. Providing habitats for urban insects.- 10. Landscape connectivity for urban insects.- 11. Education and cultural awareness for the future.ReviewsThis very readable book consists of 11 chapters, beginning with consideration of the characteristics of urban areas and how their changing nature modifies ecosystems at a broad level. ... thoroughly recommend this book to anyone interested in conservation of insects or other biodiversity, whether their focus is urban, agricultural or otherwise. It is an excellent overview of the subject without being over-long or wordy, and provides a realistic assessment of the challenges that we face in urban insect conservation. (Alvin. J. Helden, Journal of Insect Conservation, Vol. 20, 2016) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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