"Biological Diversity" takes a fresh, innovative approach to the
teaching of biodiversity. Rather than detailing and cataloguing the
major taxa and their evolutionary relationships, the authors have
selected 18 groups of organisms and used these as a framework in
which to discuss the species and their interactions with man and
each other. There is a strong narrative theme throughout - the
exploited and the exploiters - and, in many cases, there is
emphasis on the historical context. A wide range of organisms are
covered, from the unicellular to birds and mammals and with an
equal consideration of plants and animals. Species have been chosen
for their ability to best illustrate particular biological
principles, and for their strong interaction with other species.
After an introduction the book is divided into two parts:
'Exploited' and 'Exploiters'. Each of the chapters, although linked
to each other, forms a stand-alone essay. They are scientifically
rigorous, up-to-date and do not shy away from addressing some
controversial issues. Chapters have' text boxes' highlighting
important issues and concepts, lists of further reading and
references. In addition to tables and figures the book has a
selection of original illustrations drawn by leading artist Steven
Appleby.
This fresh approach will appeal to all those interested in the
biological sciences, and aims to be accessible to people with a
diversity of backgrounds. It will prove particularly useful to
biology students, enabling them to get to grips with important
biological principles and concepts that underpin the diversity of
life, and the interrelationship of humans with other groups of
organisms.
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