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Author : K V Krishnamurthy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482280180
A comprehensive text and reference book covering all the aspects of biodiversity science for students and researchers of biodiversity, plant science, biotechnology, as well as zoology.
Author : K V Krishnamurthy
Publisher : Science Publishers
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1578083257
A comprehensive text and reference book covering all the aspects of biodiversity science for students and researchers of biodiversity, plant science, biotechnology, as well as zoology.
Author : K. V. Krishnamurthy
Publisher : Oxford and IBH Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8120416066
Biodiversity has now become a multidisciplinary subject in which concepts, ideas and methodologies have been contributed by a number of other disciplines. This book presents the concepts, themes and ideas on this ever-growing multi-disciplinary subject. Contents: Biodiversity Science: Definition, Scope and Constraints / Genetic Diversity / Species Diversity: Wild Taxa / Agrobiodiversity and Cultivated Taxa / Ecosystem Diversity / Values and Uses of Biodiversity / Loss of Biodiversity / Conservation of Biodiversity / Management of Plant Biodiversity / Biodiversity and Biotechnology / Biodiversity Prospecting and Indigenous Knowledge Systems / References / Glossary / Acronyms and Abbreviations / Subject Index / Author Index
Author : Jason Hendon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 1682864235
Biodiversity refers to the vast variety that is present in the flora and fauna of the earth's environment. Wildlife and forests are unevenly distributed around the earth and changes in environment as well as human activity can drastically alter the habits and habitat of both. This book on biodiversity, discusses the system of classification and management that has been practiced by experts in this field in the past few decades. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field. It traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications and it elucidates the multidisciplinary aspects of biodiversity. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying this field as it provides incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.
Author : John I. Spicer
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781435851672
Discusses the many different life forms that have existed on Earth, their importance, and how they have changed over time.
Author : Jens Boenigk,Sabina Wodniok,Edvard Glücksman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662463949
This uniquely interdisciplinary textbook explores the exciting and complex relationship between Earth’s geological history and the biodiversity of life. Its innovative design provides a seamless learning experience, clarifying major concepts step by step with detailed textual explanations complemented by detailed figures, diagrams and vibrant pictures. Thanks to its layout, the respective concepts can be studied individually, as part of the broader framework of each chapter, or as they relate to the book as a whole. It provides in-depth coverage of: - Earth’s formation and subsequent geological history, including patterns of climate change and atmospheric evolution; - The early stages of life, from microbial ‘primordial soup’ theories to the fossil record’s most valuable contributions; - Mechanisms of mutual influence between living organisms and the environment: how life changed Earth’s history whilst, at the same time, environmental pressures continue to shape the evolution of species; - Basic ideas in biodiversity studies: species concepts, measurement techniques, and global distribution patterns; - Biological systematics, from their historical origins in Greek philosophy and Biblical stories to Darwinian evolution by natural selection, and to phylogenetics based on cutting-edge molecular techniques. This book’s four major sections offer a fresh cross-disciplinary overview of biodiversity and the Earth’s history. Among many other concepts, they reveal the massive diversity of eukaryotes, explain the geological processes behind fossilisation, and provide an eye-opening account of the relatively short period of human evolution in the context of Earth’s 4.6 billion-year history. Employing a combination of proven didactic tools, the book is simultaneously a reading reference, illustrated guide, and encyclopaedia of organismal biology and geology. It is aimed at school- and university-level students, as well as members of the public fascinated by the intricate interrelationship of living organisms and their environment.
Author : Christian Lévêque,Jean-Claude Mounolou
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470340103
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. Comprehensive introduction to key issues surrounding the study of biodiversity. Extensive bibliography and references to numerous relevant websites. Introduces current research in the field within a framework of useful case studies.
Author : Richard Roland Schneider
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 1999507800
"This book is about the practice of biodiversity conservation in Canada. It is intended to serve the needs of conservation practitioners across the country as well as conservation students. The book provides a comprehensive overview of conservation, including its history, social aspects, applied science, and decision-making. Several case studies are also included."--
Author : Richard Primack,Johnny W. Wilson
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781783747535
Conservation Biology in Sub-Saharan Africa comprehensively explores the challenges and potential solutions to key conservation issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. Easy to read, this lucid and accessible textbook includes fifteen chapters that cover a full range of conservation topics, including threats to biodiversity, environmental laws, and protected areas management, as well as related topics such as sustainability, poverty, and human-wildlife conflict. This rich resource also includes a background discussion of what conservation biology is, a wide range of theoretical approaches to the subject, and concrete examples of conservation practice in specific African contexts. Strategies are outlined to protect biodiversity whilst promoting economic development in the region. Boxes covering specific themes written by scientists who live and work throughout the region are included in each chapter, together with recommended readings and suggested discussion topics. Each chapter also includes an extensive bibliography. Conservation Biology in Sub-Saharan Africa provides the most up-to-date study in the field. It is an essential resource, available on-line without charge, for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a handy guide for professionals working to stop the rapid loss of biodiversity in Sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere.
Author : Thomas E. Lovejoy,Lee Jay Hannah
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9780300206111
An essential, up-to-date look at the critical interactions between biological diversity and climate change that will serve as an immediate call to action The physical and biological impacts of climate change are dramatic and broad-ranging. People who care about the planet and manage natural resources urgently need a synthesis of our rapidly growing understanding of these issues. In this all-new sequel to the 2005 volume Climate Change and Biodiversity, leading experts in the field summarize observed changes, assess what the future holds, and offer suggested responses. From extinction risk to ocean acidification, from the future of the Amazon to changes in ecosystem services, and from geoengineering to the power of ecosystem restoration, this book captures the sweep of climate change transformation of the biosphere.
Author : Charles R. McManis,Burton Ong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781315530833
This volume provides a reference textbook and comprehensive compilation of multifaceted perspectives on the legal issues arising from the conservation and exploitation of non-human biological resources. Contributors include leading academics, policy-makers and practitioners reviewing a range of socio-legal issues concerning the relationships between humankind and the natural world. The Routledge Handbook of Biodiversity and the Law includes chapters on fundamental and cutting-edge issues, including discussion of major legal instruments such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol. The book is divided into six distinct parts based around the major objectives which have emerged from legal frameworks concerned with protecting biodiversity. Following introductory chapters, Part II examines issues relating to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, with Part III focusing on access and benefit-sharing. Part IV discusses legal issues associated with the protection of traditional knowledge, cultural heritage and indigenous human rights. Parts V and VI focus on a selection of intellectual property issues connected to the commercial exploitation of biological resources, and analyse ethical issues, including viewpoints from economic, ethnobotanical, pharmaceutical and other scientific industry perspectives.
Author : Samantha Fowler,Rebecca Roush,James Wise
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9888407457
Concepts of Biology is designed for the single-semester introduction to biology course for non-science majors, which for many students is their only college-level science course. As such, this course represents an important opportunity for students to develop the necessary knowledge, tools, and skills to make informed decisions as they continue with their lives. Rather than being mired down with facts and vocabulary, the typical non-science major student needs information presented in a way that is easy to read and understand. Even more importantly, the content should be meaningful. Students do much better when they understand why biology is relevant to their everyday lives. For these reasons, Concepts of Biology is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand.We also strive to show the interconnectedness of topics within this extremely broad discipline. In order to meet the needs of today's instructors and students, we maintain the overall organization and coverage found in most syllabi for this course. A strength of Concepts of Biology is that instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Concepts of Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand--and apply--key concepts.
Author : Dirk Lanzerath,Minou Friele
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135106287
Biodiversity may refer to the diversity of genes, species or ecosystems in general. These varying concepts of biodiversity occasionally lead to conflicts among researchers and policy makers, as each of them require a customized type of protection strategy. This book addresses the questions surrounding the merits of conserving an existing situation, evolutionary development or the intentional substitution of one genome, species or ecosystem for another. Any practical steps towards the protection of biodiversity demand a definition of that which is to be protected and, in turn, the motivations for protecting biodiversity. Is biodiversity a necessary model which is also useful, or does it carry intrinsic value? Debates like this are particularly complex when interested parties address it from different conceptual and moral perspectives. Comprised of three parts, each complemented by a short introductory paragraph, this collection presents a variety of approaches to this challenge. The chapters cover the perspectives of environmental scientists with expertise in evolutionary, environmental biology, systematic zoology and botany, as well as those of researchers with expertise in philosophy, ethics, politics, law and economics. This combination facilitates a truly interdisciplinary debate by highlighting hitherto unacknowledged implications that inform current academic and political debates on biodiversity and its protection. The book should be of interest to students and researchers of environment studies, biodiversity, environmental philosophy, ethics and management.
Author : Eric Chivian,Aaron Bernstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCR:31210020642250
"Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity; United Nations Development Programme; United Nations Environment Programme; IUCN--The World Conservation Union."
Author : Thomas E. Lovejoy
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 817993084X
climate changes have had dramatic repercussions, including large numbers of extinctions and extensive shifts in species ranges