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Insect Conservation - A Global Synthesis (Paperback)
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Insect Conservation - A Global Synthesis (Paperback)
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Insect Conservation: A Global Synthesis is a landmark,
field-defining work written by Professor Michael Samways, one of
the founding fathers of this burgeoning discipline of conservation
science. This book presents a state-of-the-art, comprehensive
review of the entire field of insect conservation, from
single-species conservation to whole-ecosystem approaches, and from
natural ecosystems to the urban landscape. The variety and number
of insects are truly vast. They are the most speciose group of
organisms on Earth, with the majority barely known to science or
still not described at all. They are a vital component in all
terrestrial ecosystems, which would fail to function normally
without them. Insect populations worldwide, however, are under
threat. Human-mediated degradation of natural habitats, pollution,
over-use of pesticides, and the spread of urbanization has led to
the collapse of insect populations in many areas of the world. A
growing recognition of the importance of insects in natural and
agricultural systems has stimulated the development of an entire
discipline dedicated to their conservation. Insect Conservation: A
Global Synthesis is designed to be used by students of conservation
biology and ecology, but also serves as an essential overview for
professional entomologists with an interest in conservation, and
for conservationists interested in insects. The book communicates
on three levels: (i) through the text, with extensive references
providing a gateway to the ever-increasing primary literature; (ii)
through the extensive use of carefully constructed illustrations,
with detailed captions which act to summarize the text and are
complete in their own right; and (iii) through focused key points
at the end of every chapter, which summarise the main learning
points for students.
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