Biodiversity Conservation: A Very Short Introduction
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The conservation of biodiversity is one of the most important challenges facing the world today. In this Very Short Introduction, David Macdonald introduces the concept of biodiversity and the basic biological processes it involves. He considers not only...
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The conservation of biodiversity is one of the most important challenges facing the world today. In this Very Short Introduction, David Macdonald introduces the concept of biodiversity and the basic biological processes it involves. He considers not only the threats to biodiversity but looks at solutions for the future.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Biodiversity Conservation: A Very Short Introduction “
- 1: What is biodiversity, and why does it matter?
- 2: What's the problem?
- 3: What is the purpose of biodiversity conservation?
- 4: Invasive species
- 5: Wildlife trade
- 6: Zoonotic disease
- 7: Human wildlife conflict and coexistence
- 8: Climate change
- 9: Who pays, and how?
- 10: Restoring the balance - what next?
Autoren-Porträt von David W. Macdonald
Professor David Macdonald, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at Oxford, is a leading figure in the field. He has served on many national and international committees. He is currently Chairman of the Darwin Advisory Committee, Chair of Natural England's Science Advisory Committee, and on the Council of the WWF UK and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. He is also Chairman-Elect of Earthwatch. Macdonald is the author of the highly successful Encyclopaedia of Mammals (1984, OUP) and has appeared on many television documentaries.Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: David W. Macdonald
- 2023, XXVII, 212 Seiten, Maße: 10,9 x 17,2 cm, Taschenbuch, Englisch
- Verlag: Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10: 0199592276
- ISBN-13: 9780199592272
Sprache:
Englisch
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