Biodiversity: an introduction

by Gaston, Kevin J. Spicer, John I.

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Full title :Biodiversity : an introduction

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Publication Date:2004
Edition:2. ed

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Publisher(s):Blackwell Publishing
Place of Publication:Malden, MA
Language:eng
Publication Date:2004

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Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. What Is Biodiversity?. Marion Island. What Is Biodiversity?. Elements Of Biodiversity. Measuring Biodiversity. Summary. Further Reading. 2. Biodiversity Through Time:. Introduction. Sources Of Information. A Brief History Of Biodiversity. How Many Extant Species Are There?. Summary. Further Reading. 3. Mapping Biodiversity:. Introduction. Issues Of Scale. Extremes Of High And Low Diversity. Gradients In Biodiversity. Congruence. Summary. Further Reading. 4. Does Biodiversity Matter?. Introduction. Direct Use Value. Indirect Use Value. Non-Use Value. Summary. Further Reading. 5. Human Impacts:. Introduction. Species Extinctions. Populations, Individuals And Genetic Diversity. Threats To Biodiversity. The Scale Of The Human Enterprise. Summary. Further Reading. 6. Maintaining Biodiversity:. Introduction. Objectives Of The Convention. General Measures For Conservation And Sustainable Use. Identification And Monitoring. In-Situ Conservation. Ex-Situ Conservation. Sustainable Use Of Components Of Biological Diversity. Incentive Measures. Reponses To The Convention. Summary. Further Reading. References. Index