Encyclopedia Of Biodiversity

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5485 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780123847201

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity by Anonim Pdf

The 7-volume Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Second Edition maintains the reputation of the highly regarded original, presenting the most current information available in this globally crucial area of research and study. It brings together the dimensions of biodiversity and examines both the services it provides and the measures to protect it. Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity. The science of biodiversity has become the science of our future. It is an interdisciplinary field spanning areas of both physical and life sciences. Our awareness of the loss of biodiversity has brought a long overdue appreciation of the magnitude of this loss and a determination to develop the tools to protect our future. Second edition includes over 100 new articles and 226 updated articles covering this multidisciplinary field— from evolution to habits to economics, in 7 volumes The editors of this edition are all well respected, instantly recognizable academics operating at the top of their respective fields in biodiversity research; readers can be assured that they are reading material that has been meticulously checked and reviewed by experts Approximately 1,800 figures and 350 tables complement the text, and more than 3,000 glossary entries explain key terms

Author : Simon A. Levin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D02034579E

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity by Simon A. Levin Pdf

Includes articles on agriculture, ecology, forests, wetlands, and environment, as well as organisms

Author : Simon Asher Levin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:704019723

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity by Simon Asher Levin Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biological diversity
ISBN : LCCN:00105903

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stanley Rice
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781438195926

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Revised Edition by Stanley Rice Pdf

Praise for the previous edition: "...make[s] high-level scientific concepts accessible to secondary students."—Library Journal "...clearly written and well organized..."—School Library Journal "Fulfilling educational benchmarks identified by the National Academy of Sciences, this encyclopedia is an excellent choice for both public and academic libraries. Recommended."—Choice "...a thorough and informative work...provide[s] accessible information...There is simply no other work that compares to this...High-school and public libraries will welcome such a well-researched title..."—Booklist "The text is suitable for high school students but advanced enough for adult readers, too...presents important biodiversity topics...a handy overview for term papers and class presentations."—Library Journal Biodiversity and ecology are founded in evolutionary science. In order to understand why species of organisms occupy different parts of the world, it is important to comprehend how they evolved. Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Revised Edition examines this evolutionary framework with the help of more than 150 entries and five essays averaging at least 2,000 words each. High school teachers can use these entries—grouped by topic—to meet many of the science education goals established by the National Academy of Sciences. Written by a leading expert in the field, this comprehensive, full-color encyclopedia makes information about groups of organisms (from bacteria to mammals) and about ecological concepts and processes (such as biogeography and ecological succession) clearly and readily available to students and the general public. Tables at the end of each entry have a consistent structure, allowing readers to see how environmental conditions and biodiversity have changed through evolutionary time. Entries include: Acid rain and fog Biodiversity in the Jurassic period Darwin's finches Galápagos Islands Peter and Rosemary Grant Life in bogs Natural selection Population genetics Seedless plants Tropical rainforests and deforestation Alfred Russel Wallace.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 0123847222

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity: CE-EC by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter K. L. Ng,Richard Corlett,Hugh T. W. Tan
Publisher : Editions Didier Millet
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789814260084

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Singapore Biodiversity by Peter K. L. Ng,Richard Corlett,Hugh T. W. Tan Pdf

A magnificently illustrated and superbly written guide to the unique and simply astounding biodiversity of Singapore.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 2100 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0128211393

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Imperiled: The Encyclopedia of Conservation by Anonim Pdf

Humanity's ecological footprint is expanding at an alarming page. With climate change, increases in human population and consumption levels, and other anthropogenic factors, nearly half the known species on Earth could soon be gone. The near collapse of entire ecosystems has already occurred. We are facing a huge sustainability issue. This Encyclopedia, in 3 volumes, proposes a global synthesis detailing the world's imperiled species and ecosystems. It documents rarity and endangerment, the major drivers of loss, areas of conservation importance, and implementation strategies to save and restore imperiled species and ecosystems. It is a first of its kind coverage of Earth's imperiled species and ecosystems in one comprehensive encyclopedia. Comprehensive - First of its kind coverage of Earth's imperiled species and ecosystems in one source, including recommendations for sustainability and conservation Global appeal - Includes global and regional applications with an emphasis on the integration of biology, geography, and land-use Reader-friendly - Top notch scientific articles written in easy-to-understand language and including strong visual graphics

Author : Niles Eldredge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : OCLC:1150224390

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Life on earth : an encyclopedia of biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. 1. A - G by Niles Eldredge Pdf

Author : Niles Eldredge
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002-12-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781576077443

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Life on Earth [2 volumes] by Niles Eldredge Pdf

An examination of nature's extraordinary biological diversity and the human activities that threaten it. Life on Earth: An Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution tackles the critical issue for humanity in the 21st century—our ever more menacing impact on the environment. This two-volume, illustrated set, edited by American Museum of Natural History curator Niles Eldredge, begins with biodiversity, the complex planetary web of life that has emerged through three billion years of evolution. How does it work? And why is its continued health critical to the planet and to ourselves? More than 50 top scholars examine every form of life from amoebae to elephants, from plankton to whales. But Life on Earth is more than a catalog of species. An A–Z survey explores the myriad ways humanity is diminishing that biodiversity, from industrialization to natural habitat destruction, from overpopulation in the developing world to an unsustainable consumer lifestyle in the West. Life on Earth is the essential reference work for anyone curious about our planet's extraordinary diversity of life and the unprecedented threats it faces.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 3542 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128160978

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Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes is a unique, five volume reference that provides a global synthesis of biomes, including the latest science. All of the book's chapters follow a common thematic order that spans biodiversity importance, principal anthropogenic stressors and trends, changing climatic conditions, and conservation strategies for maintaining biomes in an increasingly human-dominated world. This work is a one-stop shop that gives users access to up-to-date, informative articles that go deeper in content than any currently available publication. Offers students and researchers a one-stop shop for information currently only available in scattered or non-technical sources Authored and edited by top scientists in the field Concisely written to guide the reader though the topic Includes meaningful illustrations and suggests further reading for those needing more specific information

Author : Simon A. Levin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 1784025445

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity by Simon A. Levin Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Second Edition brings together the dimensions of biodiversity and examines both the services it provides and the measures to protect it. Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity.

Author : Brian Groombridge,Martin Jenkins
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520236688

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World Atlas of Biodiversity by Brian Groombridge,Martin Jenkins Pdf

Global biological diversity, ecosystem diversity.

Author : Stanley A. Rice
Publisher : Facts on File
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 0816077266

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity by Stanley A. Rice Pdf

Biodiversity and ecology are founded in evolutionary science. In order to understand why species of organisms occupy different parts of the world, it is important to comprehend how they evolved. Encyclopedia of Biodiversity examines this evolutionary framework with the help of more than 150 cross-referenced entries and five essays averaging at least 2,000 words each. High school teachers can use these entries—grouped by topic—to meet many of the science education goals established by the National Academy of Sciences. Written by a leading expert in the field, this comprehensive, full-color encyclopedia makes information about groups of organisms (from bacteria to mammals) and about ecological concepts and processes (such as biogeography and ecological succession) clearly and readily available to students and the general public. Tables at the end of each entry have a consistent structure, allowing readers to see how environmental conditions and biodiversity have changed through evolutionary time. Entries include: Acid rain and fog Biodiversity in the Jurassic period Darwin's finches Galápagos Islands Peter and Rosemary Grant Life in bogs Natural selection Population genetics Seedless plants Tropical rainforests and deforestation Alfred Russel Wallace.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 2280 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128135761

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Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene presents a currency-based, global synthesis cataloguing the impact of humanity’s global ecological footprint. Covering a multitude of aspects related to Climate Change, Biodiversity, Contaminants, Geological, Energy and Ethics, leading scientists provide foundational essays that enable researchers to define and scrutinize information, ideas, relationships, meanings and ideas within the Anthropocene concept. Questions widely debated among scientists, humanists, conservationists, politicians and others are included, providing discussion on when the Anthropocene began, what to call it, whether it should be considered an official geological epoch, whether it can be contained in time, and how it will affect future generations. Although the idea that humanity has driven the planet into a new geological epoch has been around since the dawn of the 20th century, the term ‘Anthropocene’ was only first used by ecologist Eugene Stoermer in the 1980s, and hence popularized in its current meaning by atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen in 2000. Presents comprehensive and systematic coverage of topics related to the Anthropocene, with a focus on the Geosciences and Environmental science Includes point-counterpoint articles debating key aspects of the Anthropocene, giving users an even-handed navigation of this complex area Provides historic, seminal papers and essays from leading scientists and philosophers who demonstrate changes in the Anthropocene concept over time