Global Biodiversity Assessment
- Editor: Vernon H. Heywood, University of Reading
- Date Published: November 1995
- availability: Unavailable - out of print
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521564038
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The survival of the Earth's biological resources is under threat from rapidly expanding human populations that are degrading the environment at an accelerating rate. Despite the increased awareness of the importance of biological diversity, the scientific foundations on which to plan conservation and development policies are still being developed. The Global Biodiversity Assessment represents an unparalleled attempt to provide an independent scientific analysis of the current issues. It assesses the present state of knowledge, identifies gaps in understanding and draws attention to those issues where scientists have reached a consensus as well as those where uncertainty has led to conflicting viewpoints and a need for further research. The Assessment provides an unprecedented source of information for decision-makers, officials, scientists and others interested in the future of the planet.
Read more- A state-of-the-art analysis of current knowledge and understanding of biodiversity and the nature of human interactions with it
- An unparalled survey involving over 1000 scientists from around the world
- An independent, critical and peer-reviewed report that will be required reading for all those with a serious interest in the preservation of the natural environment
Reviews & endorsements
'The enormous value of this book is in drawing all this information together and in providing an assessment of the current state of knowledge … there is much to be gained here by everyone.' A. R. Watkinson, Journal of Applied Ecology
See more reviews'… contains much valuable information and insight into the study and evaluation of biodiversity.' John Akeroyd and Hugh Synge, Plant Talk
'… an authoritative and comprehensive treatise on the subject. It has long-lasting value.' Brij Gopal and Usha Goel, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
'… a fine assemblage of documentation on an array of topics subsumed under the title of biodiversity. It is a splendid depository of what many people have known for years.' Norman Myers, The Times Higher Education Supplement
'There are few books in conservation that are absolutely essential, but I am sure this is one of them … I thoroughly recommend this compendium of knowledge to anyone interested in conservation.' D. Callaghan, Wildfowl and Wetlands
'… stimulating … comprehensively disciplinary … a welcome addition to my bookshelves.' D. McL. Roberts, Biodiversity and Conservation
'For the practising ecologist or conservation biologist, the book is excellent value … buy two copies and donate one to your local school or public library … Maybe, even, buy three copies and throw one at your local politician.' Andy Dobson, Trends in Ecology and Evolution
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- Date Published: November 1995
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521564038
- length: 1152 pages
- dimensions: 305 x 216 x 65 mm
- weight: 3.905kg
- contains: 121 b/w illus. 184 tables
- availability: Unavailable - out of print
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Executive summary
1. Introduction V. H. Heywood and I. Baste
2. Characterization of biodiversity F. A. Bisby
3. Magnitude and distribution of biodiversity D. L. Hawkesworth and M. T. Kalin-Arroyo
4. Generation, maintenance and loss of biodiversity R. Barbault and S. D. Sastrapradja
5. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: basic principles H. A. Mooney, J. Lubchenco, R. Dirzo and O. E. Sala
6. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: ecosystem analyses H. A. Mooney, J. Lubchenco, R. Dirzo and O. E. Sala
7. Inventorying and monitoring of biodiversity N. E. Stork and M. J. Samways
8. The resource base for biodiversity assessments D. L. Hawkesworth
9. Data and information management and communication S. Olivieri, J. Harrison and J. R. Busby
10. Biotechnology B. Barlow and G. T. Tzotzos
11. Human influences on biodiversity J. A. McNeely, M Gadgil, C Leveque, C Padoch and K Redford
12. Economic values of biodiversity C. Perrings
13. Measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its components K. Miller, M. H. Allegretti, N. Johnson and B. Jonsson
Annex 1. Organization of the Global Biodiversity Assessment
Annex 2. Institutions and staff involved in the GBA project
Annex 3. Venues, dates and participants in GBA meetings and workshops
Annex 4. Contributors to the GBA
Annex 5. List of peer reviewers of the GBA
Annex 6. Glossary
Annex 7. List of acronyms.
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