Fundamentals of conservation biology / Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr., James P. Gibbs.
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TextPublication details: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., c2007. Edition: 3rd edDescription: xv, 497 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cmISBN: 140513545X; 9781405135450Subject(s): Conservation biology | Natural resources -- Management | Biodiversity conservationDDC classification: 333.95/16 LOC classification: QH75 | .H91Other classification: 42.95 Online resources: Table of contents only | Contributor biographical information | Publisher description Table of contents also issued online.| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-475) and indexes.
Part I: Biodiversity and Its Importance -- 1. Conservation and Conservation Biology -- 2. What is Biodiversity? -- 3. Species Diversity -- 4. Ecosystem Diversity -- 5. Genetic Diversity -- Part II: Threats to Biodiversity -- 6. Mass Extinctions and Global Change -- 7. Extinction Processes -- 8. Ecosystem Degradation and Loss -- 9. Overexploitation -- 10. Invasive Exotics -- Part III: Maintaining Biodiversity -- 11. Protecting Ecosystems -- 12. Managing Ecosystems -- 13. Managing Populations -- 14. Zoos and Gardens -- Part IV: The Human Factors -- 15. Social Factors -- 16. Economics -- 17. Politics and Action -- Epilogue
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