Biodiversity (Hardcover)

Human expansion and interference have detrimental effects as civilizations continue to encroach on previously undisturbed habitats. As a result, many species of animals and plants must struggle to survive. Biodiversity reveals the important role each of these life forms plays in its ecosystem as well as the irreversible and extensive consequences that would result from a massive loss of biodiversity. It explores the ecological and evolutionary processes, how these processes depend on the cohabitation of a wide range of life forms within an ecosystem, and how the existence of these diverse organisms maintains a crucial stability in the natural world. Beginning with an introduction to biodiversity, this new volume discusses its importance and history, the difficulties in maintaining it, and past and current efforts to protect ecosystems from greater destruction. It examines five specific case studies, including the United States, Indonesia, New Zealand, Madagascar, and Costa Rica, describing the current status and history of biodiversity, obstacles, and conservation efforts in the country at hand.<\p>

General

Imprint:	Facts on File Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	Natalie Goldstein
Dimensions:	231 x 155 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	362
ISBN-13:	978-0-8160-8242-1
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > Biodiversity
LSN:	0-8160-8242-1
Barcode:	9780816082421

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