Alien species in North America and Hawaii : impacts on natural ecosystems / George W. Cox.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cox, George W., 1935-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nonindigenous pests--United States.

Nonindigenous pests.

Biological invasions--United States.

Biological invasions.

Biodiversity conservation--United States.

Biodiversity conservation.

United States.

Physical Description:

xii, 387 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Island Press, 1999.

Summary:

The world is in the midst of ecological an explosion with devastating implications. Thousands of species of microbes, plants, and animals are being introduced, both deliberately and inadvertently, to new land areas, seas, and fresh-waters.

Alien Species in North America and Hawaii provides a comprehensive overview of the invasive species phenomenon, examining the threats posed and the damage that has already been done. It offers a framework for understanding the problem and provides a detailed examination of species and regions. Specific chapters examine: -- North American invaders and their threats-- how exotic species are dispersed to new regions-- patterns of exotic invasions, with separate chapters covering each of the ten most seriously invaded regions and ecosystems-- patterns of invasiveness exhibited by major groups of exotics-- the theory of invasive capability of alien species and the resistance of communities to invasion-- management and public policy issues

Alien Species in North America and Hawaii offers for the first time an assessment and synthesis of the problem of invasive species in North American and Hawaiian ecosystems. Scientists, conservation professsionals, policymakers, and anyone involved with the study and control of invasive species will find the book an essential guide and reference.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-357) and index.

ISBN:

1559636793

1559636807

OCLC:

41540149