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Author:   Yvonne Baskin ,  Harold A. Mooney ,  Jane Lubchenco ,  Abigail Rorer
Publisher:   Island Press
Imprint:   Island Press
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.397kg
ISBN:  

9781559635202

ISBN 10:   1559635207
Pages:   282
Publication Date:   01 August 1998
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

The web of life; the keystone club - who's important; community ties; water - the essence of life; the vitality of the soil; of plants and productivity; the power to shape the land; climate and atmosphere; do we still need nature?

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[a] 'must read' for teachers, students, scientists, and citizens at all levels of expertise. The valuation of nature should be considered and widely debated by all concerned with humanity's future. --Nature

"""[a] 'must read' for teachers, students, scientists, and citizens at all levels of expertise. The valuation of nature should be considered and widely debated by all concerned with humanity's future.""-- ""Nature"""

The idea that the Earth provides 'ecological services' of considerable value to humans is a fairly recent concept. While we have begun to accept the importance of biological diversity in providing food, shelter, clothing and industrial products, most people do not appreciate that biodiversity provides services such as clean air and water - services so basic we take them for granted. Nor do they appreciate the problems which are the consequences of the accelerating loss of biodiversity. Baskin, an experienced science journalist, puts us in the field with up-to-the-minute scientific work and examples drawn from around the world. The result is a clear popular treatment of an important matter that concerns us all. (Kirkus UK)

Author Information

Yvonne Baskin is a widely published science journalist whose work has appeared in numerous magazines including Discover, Earth, Science, and BioScience. She divides her time between Bozeman, Montana, and San Diego, California.

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