BiodiversityJohn Wiley & Sons, 2004 M04 21 - 296 pages The title provides an overview of the current knowledge about the diversity of the living world and the various problems associated with its conservation and sustainable use. Covering both the fundamentals of the subject, along with the latest research, Biodiversity presents key conservation issues within a framework of global case studies. Starting with a summary of the concept of biodiversity, the text then explores such subjects as species richness, ecological systems, the consequences of human activities, diversity and human health, genetic resources, biotechnology and conservation.
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... result of equilibrium/non-equilibrium processes 4.1 Theories of equilibrium based on interspecific relationships 4.1.1 Theories of equilibrium as a result of interspecific competition 4.1.2 The role of predation 4.1.3 Mutualism or co ...
... result of equilibrium/non-equilibrium processes 4.1 Theories of equilibrium based on interspecific relationships 4.1.1 Theories of equilibrium as a result of interspecific competition 4.1.2 The role of predation 4.1.3 Mutualism or co ...
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... are concerned by the large-scale destruction of forests regarded as hotspots of living nature. Humans stand accused: they are held accountable for the erosion of biological diversity on the face of the Earth as a result 2 INTRODUCTION.
... are concerned by the large-scale destruction of forests regarded as hotspots of living nature. Humans stand accused: they are held accountable for the erosion of biological diversity on the face of the Earth as a result 2 INTRODUCTION.
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... result of their uncontrolled activities. The term 'biodiversity' was invented to qualify this impact of human activities upon natural environments and the species that inhabit them. Biodiversity became a global concern, culminating in ...
... result of their uncontrolled activities. The term 'biodiversity' was invented to qualify this impact of human activities upon natural environments and the species that inhabit them. Biodiversity became a global concern, culminating in ...
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... result of human activities, or activities undertaken for its protection and conservation – whether through creation of protected areas or by modifying human behaviour with respect to development (the concept of sustainable development) ...
... result of human activities, or activities undertaken for its protection and conservation – whether through creation of protected areas or by modifying human behaviour with respect to development (the concept of sustainable development) ...
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... result of intensive hunting by humans. In recent decades, the magnitude of human impact upon natural environments has attained unprecedented dimensions. Significant population growth, utilization of previously untouched territories and ...
... result of intensive hunting by humans. In recent decades, the magnitude of human impact upon natural environments has attained unprecedented dimensions. Significant population growth, utilization of previously untouched territories and ...
Contents
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3 The mechanisms at work in the diversification of life | 39 |
4 The species richness of natural communities as a result of equilibriumnonequilibrium processes | 73 |
5 Biological diversity and the functioning of ecological systems | 97 |
6 The dynamics of biological diversity and the consequences of human activities | 131 |
7 The dynamics of biological diversity and implications for human health | 165 |
8 Genetic resources and biotechnology | 185 |
9 Useful nature the value and use of biological diversity | 207 |
10 The conservation of biodiversity | 225 |
A conclusion of sorts | 267 |
On the Web | 269 |
References and further reading | 275 |
Index | 281 |
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