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Fundamentals of conservation biology / Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr., James P. Gibbs.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xv, 497 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 140513545X
  • 9781405135450
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 333.95/16 22
LOC classification:
  • QH75 HUN 2007
Other classification:
  • 42.95
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Table of contents also issued online.
Contents:
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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Books in General collection Books in General collection Mzuzu University Library and Learning Resources Centre Non-fiction QH 75 HUN 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 13959 Available MzULM-013959
Books in General collection Books in General collection Mzuzu University Library and Learning Resources Centre Non-fiction QH 75 HUN 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 13958 Available MzULM-013958
Books in General collection Books in General collection Mzuzu University Library and Learning Resources Centre Non-fiction QH 75 HUN 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 13960 Available MzULM-013960
Books in General collection Books in General collection Mzuzu University Library and Learning Resources Centre Non-fiction QH 75 HUN 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 13320 Available MzULM-013320

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

Table of contents also issued online.

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